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Senate roll call 847 · 93rd Congress · Jun 19, 1974

To close further debate on a motion by sen. Allen to amend H.R. 14832, providing for a temporary increase in the public debt limit through mar. 31, 1975, by red

On Jun 19, 1974, the Senate voted 50–43 (HR 14832). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 42–14, Republicans 9–27, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 members voted against their own party.

During the 93rd Congress (1973–1974), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
50
No
43
Did not vote
8
Date
Jun 19, 1974

By party

  • Democrats42 yes · 14 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 27 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 14832: A bill 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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Capitol Receipts, “To close further debate on a motion by sen…: Senate Vote, Jun 19, 1974,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-847/to-close-further-debate-on-a-motion-by-sen (accessed 2026-10-17).