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. Adam B. Schiff
CA
30 Democrat No
Rep. Doris Matsui
CA
7 Democrat No
Rep. Mark Takano
CA
39 Democrat No
Rep. Devin Nunes
CA
22 Republican Yes
Rep. Eric Swalwell
CA
14 Democrat No
Rep. Julia Brownley
CA
26 Democrat No
Rep. Mimi Walters
CA
45 Republican Yes
Rep. Darrell Issa
CA
48 Republican Yes
Rep. Linda T. Sánchez
CA
38 Democrat No
Rep. Anna G. Eshoo
CA
16 Democrat No
Rep. Doug LaMalfa
CA
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Pete Aguilar
CA
33 Democrat No
Rep. Duncan D. Hunter
CA
50 Republican No
Rep. Jackie Speier
CA
14 Democrat No
Rep. Grace F. Napolitano
CA
31 Democrat No
Rep. Jared Huffman
CA
2 Democrat No
Rep. Raul Ruiz
CA
25 Democrat No
Rep. Steve Knight
CA
25 Republican Yes
Rep. Edward Royce
CA
39 Republican Yes
Rep. Susan A. Davis
CA
53 Democrat No