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May 30, 1956
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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The U.S. Senate tentatively approved a Republican amendment letting states set minimum wages for the $37 billion highway program, with VP Nixon breaking a 39-39 tie; confirmed 41-31 but still pending further vote amid debate.
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Amendment To Place Road Wages On States
WASHINGTON- (INS) - The Senate tentatively approved a GOP amendment permitting the states rather than the Federal Government to set minimum wages for workers on the proposed 37 billion dollar highway construction program.
Vice President Richard M. Nixon cast his vote in favor of the proposal to break a 39-39 tie vote.
The Senate then proceeded by another roll call to nail down this close ballot. The Senate voted 41 to 31 to stand by its roll call. But because of a parliamentary tangle, the GOP amendment is still subject to a vote at another point in the debate.
It was the first vote on the big roads bill as hope for passage of the measure Tuesday night was dimmed by prolonged debate.
Senate GOP Leader William F. Knowland of California offered the compromise amendment as a substitute for one calling for Federal fixing of minimum wage rates.
The highway bill contained the federal authority provision when it came to the Senate from the House, but the Senate public works committee eliminated it.
WASHINGTON- (INS) - The Senate tentatively approved a GOP amendment permitting the states rather than the Federal Government to set minimum wages for workers on the proposed 37 billion dollar highway construction program.
Vice President Richard M. Nixon cast his vote in favor of the proposal to break a 39-39 tie vote.
The Senate then proceeded by another roll call to nail down this close ballot. The Senate voted 41 to 31 to stand by its roll call. But because of a parliamentary tangle, the GOP amendment is still subject to a vote at another point in the debate.
It was the first vote on the big roads bill as hope for passage of the measure Tuesday night was dimmed by prolonged debate.
Senate GOP Leader William F. Knowland of California offered the compromise amendment as a substitute for one calling for Federal fixing of minimum wage rates.
The highway bill contained the federal authority provision when it came to the Senate from the House, but the Senate public works committee eliminated it.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What keywords are associated?
Senate Amendment
Highway Bill
Minimum Wages
Tie Vote
Gop Compromise
What entities or persons were involved?
Richard M. Nixon
William F. Knowland
Where did it happen?
Washington
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Richard M. Nixon
William F. Knowland
Location
Washington
Story Details
The Senate tentatively approved a GOP amendment allowing states to set minimum wages for workers on the 37 billion dollar highway construction program, breaking a tie with Vice President Nixon's vote and confirming by 41-31. The amendment, offered by Senate GOP Leader William F. Knowland, replaces federal wage fixing and remains subject to further vote due to parliamentary issues.