Democrats opt for procedural maneuver to try to get a vote on the issue . They want to raise the minimum wage from $ 10 to $ 12 per hour . Democrats are highlighting the part of the report that said increasing the pay rate would help lift 900,000 Americans out of poverty . Democrats want debate over a wage increase to be a key part of their campaign platform .
Democrats opt for procedural maneuver to try to get a vote on the issue . They want to raise the minimum wage from $ 10 to $ 12 per hour . Democrats want debate over a wage increase to be a key part of their campaign platform .