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House roll call 127 · 93rd Congress · Jun 6, 1973

To amend H.R. 7935 by establishing a subminimum wage rate for workers under the age of 18 or full-time students at 80% of the applicable minimum wage or $1.60 p

On Jun 6, 1973, the House voted 199–215 (HR 7935). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 39–190, Republicans 160–24, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 63 members voted against their own party.

During the 93rd Congress (1973–1974), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
199
No
215
Did not vote
28
Date
Jun 6, 1973

By party

  • Republicans160 yes · 24 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats39 yes · 190 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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