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Senate roll call 501 · 92nd Congress · Mar 3, 1972

To amend H.R. 12910, a bill to increase from $430 billion to $450 billion the public debt limit through 6/30/72, by calling for extension of such increase throu

On Mar 3, 1972, the Senate voted 8–50 (HR 12910). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–29, Republicans 4–27, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 10 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
8
No
50
Did not vote
35
Date
Mar 3, 1972

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 29 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 27 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

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

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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