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

On Sep 23, 1988, the Senate voted 56–35 (S 837). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–3, Republicans 8–32. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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: 56
No: 35
Did not vote: 10
Date: Sep 23, 1988

By party

Republicans8 yes · 32 no · 6 didn’t vote
Democrats48 yes · 3 no · 4 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
J. James Exon D-NE voted no
David Lyle Boren D-OK voted no
Mark Odom Hatfield R-OR voted yes
Robert William Packwood R-OR voted yes
Arlen Specter R-PA voted yes
Henry John Heinz III R-PA voted yes
John Hubbard Chafee R-RI voted yes
Robert Theodore Stafford R-VT 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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