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House roll call 511 · 95th Congress · Sep 15, 1977

To amend H.R. 3744 by retaining the minimum wage exemptions and overtime provisions for seasonal recreational and amusement parks.

On Sep 15, 1977, the House voted 241–183 (HR 3744). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 113–170, Republicans 129–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 126 members voted against their own party.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
241
No
183
Did not vote
16
Date
Sep 15, 1977

By party

  • Republicans129 yes · 13 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats113 yes · 170 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 46 more.

The bill

H.R. 3744: A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to increase the minimum wage rate under that Act, to provide for an automatic adjustment in such wage rate, and to repeal the credit against the minimum wage which is based on tips received by tipped employees.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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