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House roll call 617 · 92nd Congress · Oct 10, 1972

To agree to H. RES. 1149, the rule under which H.R. 16810, a bill to provide for a temporary increase in the public debt limit and to place a limitation on expe

On Oct 10, 1972, the House voted 309–65 (HRE 1149). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 162–54, Republicans 147–12. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 66 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
309
No
65
Did not vote
68
Date
Oct 10, 1972

By party

  • Democrats162 yes · 54 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Republicans147 yes · 12 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to H. RES. 1149, the rule under…: House Vote, Oct 10, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-H-617/to-agree-to-h-res-1149-the-rule-under (accessed 2026-10-17).