A resolution honoring the 29 coal miners who perished in the explosion at the Upper Big Branch Mine in Montcoal, West Virginia, on April 5, 2010, and remembering all those who have lost their lives while mining for the resources on which the United States relies.

Vote results

No recorded roll-call votes on this bill in PORKER’s records (voice votes and unanimous consent are not roll calls; roll-call records start in 2011).

Cosponsors

5 cosponsors — 2 Republicans, 2 Democrats, 1 independent

2 of 5 cosponsors (40%) are from the other party.

Michael Enzi (R-WY), Thomas Harkin (D-IA), Johnny Isakson (R-GA), Joseph Manchin (I-WV), Patty Murray (D-WA).

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Sponsor’s state and district

West Virginia in Congress