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.

Legislative Alert

This is Bad for working people.

Vote result: Failed

YEAs: 172
NAYs: 243

Legislator State Sort descending District Party Vote
Rep. Danny K. Davis
IL
7 Democrat No
Rep. Adam Kinzinger
IL
16 Republican No
Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez
IL
4 Democrat No
Rep. Brad Schneider
IL
10 Democrat No
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
IL
9 Democrat No
Rep. Mike Quigley
IL
5 Democrat No
Rep. Daniel Lipinski
IL
3 Democrat No
Rep. Randy Hultgren
IL
14 Republican No
Rep. Robin Kelly
IL
2 Democrat No
Rep. Bobby L. Rush
IL
1 Democrat No
Rep. Cheri Bustos
IL
17 Democrat No
Rep. Peter Roskam
IL
6 Republican No
Rep. John Shimkus
IL
15 Republican No
Rep. Todd Rokita
IN
4 Republican Yes
Rep. Luke Messer
IN
6 Republican Yes
Rep. André Carson
IN
7 Democrat Not Voting
Rep. Jackie Walorski
IN
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Trey Hollingsworth
IN
9 Republican Yes
Rep. Larry Bucshon
IN
8 Republican No
Rep. Jim Banks
IN
3 Republican Yes