To amend H.R. 15390 with griffin substitute amendment. (see roll call 269)

On Jun 30, 1972, the Senate voted 32–50 (HR 15390). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–45, Republicans 32–5, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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: 32
No: 50
Did not vote: 18
Date: Jun 30, 1972

By party

Democrats0 yes · 45 no · 10 didn’t vote
Republicans32 yes · 5 no · 8 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

James Blackwood Pearson R-KS voted no
John Sherman Cooper R-KY voted no
Edward William Brooke III R-MA voted no
Milton Ruben Young R-ND voted no
Clifford Philip Case R-NJ voted no

The bill

H.R. 15390: To provide for a 4-month extension of the present temporary level in the public debt limitation

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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