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Senate roll call 693 · 92nd Congress · Jul 20, 1972

To pass H.R. 7130, a bill extending minimum wage coverage to additional employees and increasing hourly minimum wage to $2.20, after striking out all after the

On Jul 20, 1972, the Senate voted 65–27 (S 1861). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–6, Republicans 22–21, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 27 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

65

No

27

Did not vote

5

Date

Jul 20, 1972

From Voteview roll call records.