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Senate roll call 263 · 89th Congress · Jan 20, 1966

To amend H.R. 8126, the district of columbia minimum wage amendments act of 1965, by barring, prospectively, wage and board orders which exceeded the district o

On Jan 20, 1966, the Senate voted 28–42 (HR 8126). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–48, Republicans 23–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
28
No
42
Did not vote
15
Date
Jan 20, 1966

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 48 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 6 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8126: To amend the District of Columbia minimum wage law to provide broader coverage, improved standards of minimum wage and overtime compensation protection, and improved means of enforcement

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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