A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to increase the minimum wage rate under that act, to expand the coverage of the act, and for other purposes.

S. 2747 in the 93rd Congress (1973–1974) became law — introduced on Nov 27, 1973, sponsored by Harrison Williams Jr.. Congress held 11 roll call votes on it.

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

Status: Became law
Introduced: Nov 27, 1973
Policy area: Labor
Public law: Public Law 93-259

Sponsor

Harrison Williams Jr. (D-NJ)

Where it stands

IntroducedNov 27, 1973
Passed the SenateYes
Passed the HouseYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawApr 8, 1974

Every roll call vote on this bill

To table sen. Buckley's amendment to S. 2747, a bill increasing the hourly minimum wage rate. The buckley…Senate · Mar 5, 1974
To agree to an amendment to S. 2747 in the nature of a substitutes.Senate · Mar 5, 1974
To amend S. 2747 by increasing minimum wage to $2.30 instead of $2.20.Senate · Mar 5, 1974
To amend S. 2747 to clarify guidelines for coverage of domestics under this act.Senate · Mar 5, 1974
To amend S. 2747 by requiring study and report to the Congress on the economic effects of provisions of the…Senate · Mar 7, 1974
To table sen. Taft's amendment to terminate emergency daylight savings time on the first sunday after date…Senate · Mar 7, 1974
To amend S. 2747 by requiring the payment of minimum wage rates to domestic unless their compensation is…Senate · Mar 7, 1974
To amend S. 2747 by exempting firemen and policemen from coverage of so-called overtime requirements of the…Senate · Mar 7, 1974
To pass S. 2747.Senate · Mar 7, 1974
To pass S. 2747, providing for an increase in the minimum wage.Senate · Mar 27, 1974
To agree to conference report on S. 2747, a bill to increase the minimum wage rate and expand its coverage.House · Mar 28, 1974

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From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.

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