To provide for a temporary increase in the public debt limit and to place a limitation on expenditures and net lending for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1973

H.R. 16810 in the 92nd Congress (1971–1972) became law — introduced in 1972, sponsored by Wilbur Mills. Congress held 12 roll call votes on it.

During the 92nd Congress (1971–1972), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: 1972
Policy area: Economy

Sponsor

Wilbur Mills (D-AR)

Where it stands

Introduced1972
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the Senate—
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawYes

Every roll call vote on this bill

To amend H.R. 16810 so as to require the President to tell Congress by january 2 what spending cuts he would…House · Oct 10, 1972
To pass H.R. 16810.House · Oct 10, 1972
To amend H.R. 16810 a bill increasing by $15 billion, to a total of $465 billion, the public debt limit…Senate · Oct 13, 1972
To amend H.R. 16810 so as to provide for a proportional reduction of all reducible items in the budget…Senate · Oct 13, 1972
To amend H.R. 16810 by adding a new title to provide that Congress prescribe annual ceilings on expenditures…Senate · Oct 13, 1972
To amend H.R. 16810 so as to strike title II, limiting to $250 billion federal expenditures for fiscal year…Senate · Oct 13, 1972
To table magnuson (d, wash) amendment to H.R. 16810. Magnuson amendment extends for 13 additional weeks…Senate · Oct 13, 1972
To table packwood (r, ore) amendment to H.R. 16810. Packwood amendment gives equitable tax treatment to…Senate · Oct 13, 1972
To pass H.R. 16810.Senate · Oct 14, 1972
To agree to the conference report on H.R. 16810, a bill to provide for a temporary increase in the public…House · Oct 17, 1972
To agree to conference report on H.R. 16810, a bill increasing by $15 billion to a total of $465 billion the…Senate · Oct 17, 1972
To table cranston (d, cal) amendment (as a substitute for long (d, la) amendment) to H.R. 16810. Long…Senate · Oct 17, 1972

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