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House roll call 259 · 89th Congress · May 26, 1966

To amend H.R. 13712, the fair labor standards amendments of 1966, by striking the word "year" and inserting "two years."

On May 26, 1966, the House voted 205–194 (HR 13712). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 97–185, Republicans 115–16. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 113 members voted against their own party.

During the 89th Congress (1965–1966), Lyndon B. Johnson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
205
No
194
Did not vote
29
Date
May 26, 1966

By party

  • Democrats97 yes · 185 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans115 yes · 16 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 33 more.

The bill

H.R. 13712: To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to extend its protection to additional employees, to raise the minimum wage, and for other purposes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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