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Senate roll call 264 · 89th Congress · Jan 20, 1966

To pass H.R. 8126, the district of columbia minimum wage amendments act of 1965.

On Jan 20, 1966, the Senate voted 60–10 (HR 8126). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 54–6, Republicans 26–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 11 members voted against their own party.

During the 89th Congress (1965–1966), Lyndon B. Johnson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
60
No
10
Did not vote
12
Date
Jan 20, 1966

By party

  • Democrats54 yes · 6 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 5 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8126: To amend the District of Columbia minimum wage law to provide broader coverage, improved standards of minimum wage and overtime compensation protection, and improved means of enforcement

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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