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Senate roll call 679 · 93rd Congress · Mar 27, 1974

To pass S. 2747, providing for an increase in the minimum wage.

On Mar 27, 1974, the Senate voted 71–19 (S 2747). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–4, Republicans 27–14, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 18 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
71
No
19
Did not vote
2
Date
Mar 27, 1974

By party

  • Democrats53 yes · 4 no
  • Republicans27 yes · 14 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2747: A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to increase the minimum wage rate under that act, to expand the coverage of the act, 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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