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House roll call 344 · 92nd Congress · Feb 9, 1972

To pass H.R. 12910, to provide for a temporary increase in the public debt limit.

On Feb 9, 1972, the House voted 247–147 (HR 12910). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 161–85, Republicans 97–73. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 158 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
247
No
147
Did not vote
27
Date
Feb 9, 1972

By party

  • Democrats161 yes · 85 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans97 yes · 73 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 78 more.

The bill

H.R. 12910: To provide for a temporary increase in the public debt limit

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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