House Republicans blocked passage on Wednesday of a mine safety bill that was crafted with earlier OSHA reform provisions taken out, likely ending for this congressional session any further action on the issue and handing a defeat to Democrats who made a last-ditch effort to get a bill passed while they still control the chamber in the lame-duck session. The House voted 214 to 193 in favor of the bill, with a two-thirds vote needed for passage on a motion to suspend the rules and pass the legislation as amended. Democrats introduced an amended version of the bill, taking out the controversial
December 30, 2025