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Senate roll call 25 · 87th Congress · Apr 18, 1961

HR 3935. Fair labor standards amendments of 1961. Russell amendment to exclude overtime and coverage changes, and limit bill to $1.15 minimum-wage raise for f

On Apr 18, 1961, the Senate voted 34–63 (HR 3935). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–50, Republicans 20–14. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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

34

No

63

Did not vote

5

Date

Apr 18, 1961

From Voteview roll call records.