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Senate roll call 536 · 95th Congress · Oct 6, 1977

To amend the williams amendment (see RC 537) to S. 1871 so as to provide for an increase in the minimum wage over a three year period instead of a four year pe

On Oct 6, 1977, the Senate voted 32–58 (S 1871). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–46, Republicans 21–13, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 members voted against their own party.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
32
No
58
Did not vote
13
Date
Oct 6, 1977

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 46 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans21 yes · 13 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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