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Senate roll call 398 · 86th Congress · Aug 17, 1960

S. 3758. Prouty amend. To retain the proposed $1.25 minimum wage but provide $1.10 for newly covered workers and limit extension of coverage.

On Aug 17, 1960, the Senate voted 41–56 (S 3758). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–51, Republicans 26–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 members voted against their own party.

During the 86th Congress (1959–1960), Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

41

No

56

Did not vote

3

Date

Aug 17, 1960

From Voteview roll call records.