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Senate roll call 536 · 95th Congress · Oct 6, 1977

To amend the williams amendment (see RC 537) to S. 1871 so as to provide for an increase in the minimum wage over a three year period instead of a four year pe

On Oct 6, 1977, the Senate voted 32–58 (S 1871). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–46, Republicans 21–13, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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

32

No

58

Did not vote

13

Date

Oct 6, 1977

From Voteview roll call records.