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Senate roll call 175 · 81st Congress · Aug 30, 1949

S 653. Holland amend. To the committee amend. Striking out and inserting language in the act, exempting from the 75 an hour minimum wage standard employees of

On Aug 30, 1949, the Senate voted 50–23 (S 653). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 22–22, Republicans 34–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 26 members voted against their own party.

During the 81st Congress (1949–1950), Harry S. Truman was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
50
No
23
Date
Aug 30, 1949

By party

  • Democrats22 yes · 22 no
  • Republicans34 yes · 4 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Voted present

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “S 653. Holland amend. To the committee…: Senate Vote, Aug 30, 1949,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/81-S-175/s-653-holland-amend-to-the-committee-amend-striking (accessed 2026-10-17).