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Senate roll call 39 · 101st Congress · Apr 12, 1989

A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to restore the minimum wage to a fair and equitable rate, and for other purposes.

On Apr 12, 1989, the Senate voted 62–37 on “On Passage of the Bill” (HR 2). Result: Bill Passed. By party: Democrats 53–2, Republicans 10–35. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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.

Result

Bill Passed

Yes

62

No

37

Did not vote

1

Date

Apr 12, 1989

From Voteview roll call records.