Washington, May 31, 1912 – In a shocking display of partisan politics, the US Senate voted 11-10 in favor of a bill extending the 8-hour principle to labor contracts involving government work. The move sparked heated opposition from Senators Bailey and Sander, who warned that the measure would trample personal rights and freedoms.
Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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