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 Sort descending State District Party Vote
Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez
NY
7 Democrat No
Rep. Peter J. Visclosky
IN
1 Democrat No
Rep. Ann Wagner
MO
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Tim Walberg
MI
5 Republican Yes
Rep. Greg Walden
OR
2 Republican No
Rep. Mark Walker
NC
6 Republican Yes
Rep. Jackie Walorski
IN
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Mimi Walters
CA
45 Republican Yes
Rep. Tim Walz
MN
1 Democrat No
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
FL
25 Democrat No
Rep. Maxine Waters
CA
43 Democrat No
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman
NJ
12 Democrat No
Rep. Randy Weber
TX
14 Republican Yes
Rep. Daniel Webster
FL
11 Republican Yes
Sen. Peter Welch
VT
Democrat No
Rep. Brad Wenstrup
OH
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Bruce Westerman
AR
4 Republican Yes
Rep. Roger Williams
TX
25 Republican Yes
Rep. Joe Wilson
SC
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Frederica Wilson
FL
24 Democrat Not Voting