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Senate roll call 667 · 92nd Congress · Jun 29, 1972

To table aiken (r, VT) amendment to H.R. 15390, a bill to extend through october 31, 1972, the present $450 billion public debt limit. Aiken amendment increase

On Jun 29, 1972, the Senate voted 71–18 (HR 15390). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 40–10, Republicans 32–8, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 18 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
71
No
18
Did not vote
11
Date
Jun 29, 1972

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 10 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans32 yes · 8 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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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Capitol Receipts, “To table aiken (r, VT) amendment to H.R…: Senate Vote, Jun 29, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-667/to-table-aiken-r-vt-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-16).

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