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Senate roll call 241 · 93rd Congress · Jun 27, 1973

To amend H.R. 8410 by striking all provisions except that to extend until nov. 30, 1973 the existing temporary increase in the public debt limit.

On Jun 27, 1973, the Senate voted 34–57 (HR 8410). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–49, Republicans 31–9, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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
34
No
57
Did not vote
9
Date
Jun 27, 1973

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 49 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans31 yes · 9 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8410: A bill to continue the existing temporary increase in the public debt limit through November 30, 1973, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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