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Senate roll call 178 · 81st Congress · Aug 31, 1949

S 653. Fulbright amend. To the committee amend. Proposing the establishment of a minimum wage of not less than 75 an hour in plants employing more than 50, and

On Aug 31, 1949, the Senate voted 20–54 (S 653). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–32, Republicans 6–30. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 21 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

20

No

54

Date

Aug 31, 1949

From Voteview roll call records.