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Senate roll call 291 · 93rd Congress · Jul 18, 1973

To amend S. 1861, in the nature of a substitute for the bill. The substitute reduces the proposed increase and narrows the proposed extensions of minimum wage

On Jul 18, 1973, the Senate voted 40–57 (S 1861). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–45, Republicans 29–13, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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

40

No

57

Did not vote

4

Date

Jul 18, 1973

From Voteview roll call records.