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Senate roll call 538 · 108th Congress · May 4, 2004

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to clarify provisions relating to overtime pay.

On May 4, 2004, the Senate voted 52–47 on “On the Amendment” (S 1637). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 5–46, Democrats 46–1, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 6 members voted against their own party.

During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Amendment Agreed to
Yes
52
No
47
Did not vote
1
Date
May 4, 2004

By party

  • Republicans5 yes · 46 no
  • Democrats46 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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