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 State Sort descending District Party Vote
Rep. Brenda Lawrence
MI
14 Democrat No
Rep. Dave Trott
MI
11 Republican Yes
Rep. Bill Huizenga
MI
4 Republican Yes
Rep. Mike Bishop
MI
8 Republican No
Rep. John Moolenaar
MI
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Jack Bergman
MI
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Tim Walberg
MI
5 Republican Yes
Rep. Paul Mitchell
MI
10 Republican Yes
Rep. Debbie Dingell
MI
6 Democrat No
Rep. Dan Kildee
MI
8 Democrat No
Rep. Erik Paulsen
MN
3 Republican Yes
Rep. Jason Lewis
MN
2 Republican No
Rep. Betty McCollum
MN
4 Democrat No
Rep. Rick Nolan
MN
8 Democrat No
Rep. Tom Emmer
MN
6 Republican No
Rep. Keith Ellison
MN
5 Democrat No
Rep. Tim Walz
MN
1 Democrat No
Rep. Collin C. Peterson
MN
7 Democrat No
Rep. Jason Smith
MO
8 Republican Yes
Rep. Vicky Hartzler
MO
4 Republican Yes