To invoke cloture, thereby limiting debate on S 837, minimum wage restoration, to restore minimum wage to a fair and equitable rate. Motion rejected, three-fif

On Sep 22, 1988, the Senate voted 54–42 (S 837). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–3, Republicans 4–39. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 7 members voted against their own party.

During the 100th Congress (1987–1988), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 54
No: 42
Did not vote: 5
Date: Sep 22, 1988

By party

Republicans4 yes · 39 no · 3 didn’t vote
Democrats50 yes · 3 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Richard C. Shelby D-AL voted no
Lowell Palmer Weicker Jr. R-CT voted yes
William Victor Roth Jr. R-DE voted yes
Jesse Helms R-NC voted yes
J. James Exon D-NE voted no
David Lyle Boren D-OK voted no
John Hubbard Chafee R-RI voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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