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Senate roll call 89 · 91st Congress · Oct 2, 1969

To amend an amendment to S. 2917, said amendment in the nature of a substitute, and respecting certain electric face equipment in coal mines not classified as "

On Oct 2, 1969, the Senate voted 45–31 (S 2917). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–8, Republicans 11–28. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
45
No
31
Did not vote
14
Date
Oct 2, 1969

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 8 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 28 no · 5 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 senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend an amendment to S. 2917, said…: Senate Vote, Oct 2, 1969,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/91-S-89/to-amend-an-amendment-to-s-2917-said-amendment (accessed 2026-10-16).

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