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House roll call 23 · 87th Congress · May 3, 1961

H.R. 3935. Fair labor standards amendments of 1961. Adoption of conference report raising minimum wage to $1.25 and extending coverage mainly to retail trades

On May 3, 1961, the House voted 230–196 (HR 3935). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 198–60, Republicans 33–138. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 93 members voted against their own party.

During the 87th Congress (1961–1962), John F. Kennedy was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
230
No
196
Did not vote
17
Date
May 3, 1961

By party

  • Democrats198 yes · 60 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans33 yes · 138 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 13 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 3935. Fair labor standards amendments…: House Vote, May 3, 1961,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/87-H-23/h-r-3935-fair-labor-standards-amendments-of-1961 (accessed 2026-10-17).