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House roll call 165 · 91st Congress · Dec 17, 1969

To adopt the conference report on S. 2917, to improve the health and safety conditions of persons working in the coal mining industry of the U.S.

On Dec 17, 1969, the House voted 333–12 (S 2917). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 189–0, Republicans 145–12. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 members voted against their own party.

During the 91st Congress (1969–1970), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
333
No
12
Did not vote
103
Date
Dec 17, 1969

By party

  • Republicans145 yes · 12 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Democrats189 yes · 0 no · 61 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2917: A bill to improve the health and safety conditions of persons working in the coal mining industry of the United States

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To adopt the conference report on S. 2917…: House Vote, Dec 17, 1969,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/91-H-165/to-adopt-the-conference-report-on-s-2917-to (accessed 2026-10-17).

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