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Senate roll call 31 · 87th Congress · Apr 20, 1961

HR 3935. 1961 fair labor standards amendments. Raise minimum-wage to $1.15 for first two years, $1.25 thereafter for workers already covered, and extend minim

On Apr 20, 1961, the Senate voted 65–28 (HR 3935). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–12, Republicans 16–19. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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

65

No

28

Did not vote

5

Date

Apr 20, 1961

From Voteview roll call records.