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.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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