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Senate roll call 429 · 89th Congress · Aug 25, 1966

To amend H.R. 13712, fair labor standards, by exempting agricultural workers who are covered for the first time under the bill.

On Aug 25, 1966, the Senate voted 37–51 (HR 13712). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 19–45, Republicans 22–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
37
No
51
Did not vote
7
Date
Aug 25, 1966

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 45 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 10 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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