To pass H.R. 9212, a bill to amend the federal coal mine health and safety act so as to extend black lung benefits to orphans whose fathers die of pneumoconiosi

On Apr 17, 1972, the Senate voted 73–0 (HR 9212). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 44–0, Republicans 38–0, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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

Yes: 73
No: 0
Did not vote: 18
Date: Apr 17, 1972

By party

Democrats44 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote
Republicans38 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 9212, a bill to amend the…: Senate Vote, Apr 17, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-559/to-pass-h-r-9212-a-bill-to-amend (accessed 2026-10-17).