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House roll call 251 · 92nd Congress · Nov 10, 1971

To amend H.R. 9212, extending benefits to orphans whose fathers die of pneumoconiosis (black lung disease), by altering disability payments under social securit

On Nov 10, 1971, the House voted 158–224 (HR 9212). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 34–192, Republicans 125–32. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 66 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
158
No
224
Did not vote
60
Date
Nov 10, 1971

By party

  • Democrats34 yes · 192 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Republicans125 yes · 32 no · 28 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 amend H.R. 9212, extending benefits to…: House Vote, Nov 10, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-251/to-amend-h-r-9212-extending-benefits-to-orphans (accessed 2026-10-17).