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House roll call 252 · 92nd Congress · Nov 10, 1971

To amend H.R. 9212 by striking language that continues the time table for the states to prepare to assume responsibilities to provide black lung benefits.

On Nov 10, 1971, the House voted 133–245 (HR 9212). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 26–200, Republicans 108–45. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 71 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
133
No
245
Did not vote
64
Date
Nov 10, 1971

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 200 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Republicans108 yes · 45 no · 32 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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