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House roll call 314 · 101st Congress · Nov 1, 1989

To pass HR 2710, fair labor standards, to amend the fair labor standards act of 1938 to increase minimum wages.

On Nov 1, 1989, the House voted 382–37 (HR 2710). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 249–2, Republicans 137–35. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 37 members voted against their own party.

During the 101st Congress (1989–1990), George H. W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
382
No
37
Did not vote
20
Date
Nov 1, 1989

By party

  • Republicans137 yes · 35 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats249 yes · 2 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2710: To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to increase the minimum wage, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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