he House of Representatives approved the Raise the Wage Act Thursday, which would boost the federal minimum wage for the first time in a decade.
In a 231-199 vote along party lines, the House passed the legislation that would increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour, more than double the current rate of $7.25. In an even more drastic increase, the bill calls for having the same minimum wage for tipped workers, raising it from $2.13 an hour.
A report from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office predicted that approximately 30 million people would see higher earnings as a result of the bill, bringing more than one million out of poverty.
"America's workers deserve a raise," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said at a press conference before the vote.
The bill is unlikely to become law, however, as it would still need to pass in the Senate, which is controlled by a Republican majority.
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., also celebrated the bill's passing, which he said was the "right thing to do"
Film at 11..
Still wouldn't be enough... hell, Amazon was striking the other day because they actually have to work for their 15 bucks an hour...