Amendment to the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 Striking Prevailing Wage Requirements

Apr. 26, 2018 | H. Amdt 557 to H.R. 4

This amendment by Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) would repeal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements for construction projects covered under this Act. Davis-Bacon has been a critical component of federally funded transportation projects for decades, and promotes a fair labor market by upholding local wage standards. The amendment failed on April 26, 2018.

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This is Bad for working people.

Vote result: Failed

YEAs: 172
NAYs: 243

Legislator Sort descending State District Party Vote
Rep. Robert J. Wittman
VA
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Steve Womack
AR
3 Republican Yes
Rep. Rob Woodall
GA
7 Republican Yes
Rep. John Yarmuth
KY
3 Democrat No
Rep. Kevin Yoder
KS
3 Republican Yes
Rep. Ted Yoho
FL
3 Republican Yes
Rep. David Young
IA
3 Republican Yes
Rep. Don Young
AK
At Large Republican No
Rep. Lee Zeldin
NY
1 Republican No