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Senate roll call 74 · 88th Congress · Jun 11, 1963

S. 523. Amend the fair labor standards act to set minimum ages on the employment of children in agriculture. Tower amend. To permit children of any age to be e

On Jun 11, 1963, the Senate voted 36–53 (S 523). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 14–53, Republicans 23–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 members voted against their own party.

During the 88th Congress (1963–1964), John F. Kennedy was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

36

No

53

Did not vote

2

Date

Jun 11, 1963

From Voteview roll call records.