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Senate roll call 686 · 92nd Congress · Jul 20, 1972

To amend S. 1861 by providing an increase in hourly minimum wages from $1.60 to $1.80 in 60 days, and to $2 one year thereafter.

On Jul 20, 1972, the Senate voted 42–52 (S 1861). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–39, Republicans 28–14, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 members voted against their own party.

During the 92nd Congress (1971–1972), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

42

No

52

Did not vote

7

Date

Jul 20, 1972

From Voteview roll call records.