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Senate roll call 679 · 92nd Congress · Jul 20, 1972

To amend S. 1861 so as to allow agricultural workers to increase their earnings by instituting, at the option of the employee, a system basing wages on a piece

On Jul 20, 1972, the Senate voted 20–74 (S 1861). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–40, Republicans 7–35, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 18 members voted against their own party.

During the 92nd Congress (1971–1972), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

20

No

74

Did not vote

7

Date

Jul 20, 1972

From Voteview roll call records.