To amend H.R. 4690, a bill increasing ceiling on the public debt limit, by providing for social security benefits increase.

On Mar 12, 1971, the Senate voted 82–0 (HR 4690). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 54–0, Republicans 43–0, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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

Yes: 82
No: 0
Did not vote: 3
Date: Mar 12, 1971

By party

Democrats54 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
Republicans43 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 4690: To increase the public debt limit set forth in section 21 of the Second Liberty Bond Act, and for other purposes

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 4690, a bill increasing…: Senate Vote, Mar 12, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-14/to-amend-h-r-4690-a-bill-increasing-ceiling (accessed 2026-10-16).