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Senate roll call 797 · 104th Congress · Jul 9, 1996

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for an increase in the minimum wage rate and to exempt computer professionals from the minimum wage and

On Jul 9, 1996, the Senate voted 46–52 on “On the Amendment” (HR 3448). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 2–49, Democrats 44–3. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 5 members voted against their own party.

During the 104th Congress (1995–1996), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Amendment Rejected
Yes
46
No
52
Did not vote
5
Date
Jul 9, 1996

By party

  • Republicans2 yes · 49 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats44 yes · 3 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3448: To provide tax relief for small businesses, to protect jobs, to create opportunities, to increase the take home pay of workers, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of…: Senate Vote, Jul 9, 1996,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-S-797/to-amend-the-fair-labor-standards-act-of-1938 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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