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House roll call 201 · 92nd Congress · Oct 18, 1971

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 9212, to extend black lung benefits to orphans whose fathers die of pneumoconiosis.

On Oct 18, 1971, the House voted 227–124 (HR 9212). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 177–26, Republicans 50–98. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 76 members voted against their own party.

During the 92nd Congress (1971–1972), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
227
No
124
Did not vote
92
Date
Oct 18, 1971

By party

  • Democrats177 yes · 26 no · 55 didn’t vote
  • Republicans50 yes · 98 no · 37 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 suspend the rules and pass H.R. 9212, to…: House Vote, Oct 18, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-201/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-9212 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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