Santorum’s amendment had garnered little support from either party before the vote. Republican lawmakers are generally against raising the minimum wage because of the pressure it puts on businesses. Democrats were apprehensive of Santorum’s proposal because it was far more complex than a straight wage increase. The Economic Policy Institute has estimated that even though Santorum’s wage increase may have benefited up to 1.8 million workers, the detrimental effects of his plan would have far outweighed the positives. Provisions in the law would have reduced minimum wage eligibility, changed specifics on overtime rights, and overruled state standards for workers who earn tips. In other words, millions of workers would have lost protections they now have under current law.
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