H.R.6495 - Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2010

To improve compliance with mine safety and health laws, empower miners to raise safety concerns, prevent future mine tragedies, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To improve compliance with mine safety and health laws, empower miners to raise safety concerns, prevent future mine tragedies, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Short: Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2010 as introduced.

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Result: Failed - December 08, 2010

Roll call number 616 in the House

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 6495 Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2010

Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 2/3 (66%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 49%
 

Organizations Supporting H.R.6495

  • United Mineworkers of America
  • Public Citizen

Organizations Opposing H.R.6495

  • National Association of Manufacturers
  • National Mining Association
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