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Senate roll call 296 · 93rd Congress · Jul 19, 1973

To amend S. 1861 so as to allow persons over 65 years of age to be employed at not less than 85% of the applicable minimum wage.

On Jul 19, 1973, the Senate voted 23–73 (S 1861). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–52, Republicans 19–21, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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

23

No

73

Did not vote

5

Date

Jul 19, 1973

From Voteview roll call records.