Scorecard: Club For Growth 2007 Senate Scorecard

Org. position: {{{Vote position 1}}}

Description:

"Vote on the bill would raise the minimum wage to $7.25 per hour over two years and provide $8.3 billion in small-business tax incentives The pro-growth vote was "nay" because the minimum wage is a market-distorting price control on labor. Passed 94-3."

(Original scorecard available at: http://www.clubforgrowth.org/2008/05/the_2007_congressional_scoreca_1.php)

Scorecard: FreedomWorks 2007 Senate Scorecard

Org. position: Nay

Description:

"This bill raises the nationally mandated minimum wage across the boad, increasing costs for small businesses and eliminating entry-level jobs for the least skilled workers. “Nay” votes scored"

(Original scorecard available at: http://www.freedomworks.org/keyvotes/2007_senate.php)