Senate approves, 75 to 1, the constitutional amendment…

In brief

The Senate approved the end of the 6x1 schedule by 75 to 1.

The maximum workweek drops from 44 to 40 hours.

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The Senate approved on October 14, 2026 the constitutional amendment that ends the 6x1 work schedule.
Floor approval.
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The amendment passed by 75 votes to 1.
Wide margin.
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The text cuts the maximum workweek from 44 to 40 hours.
Fewer weekly hours.
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According to Agência Senado, the daily limit is 8 hours, and some changes will be phased in.
Transition.
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According to Agência Senado, the only vote against came from Senator Hamilton Mourão.
Lone vote.
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Transmission to assets

Approval by a wide majority ahead of the runoff puts labor costs on the radar for retail, services and industrial companies.

Varejo e serviçosnegative

A shorter workweek raises labor costs.

Productivity gains may offset part of the cost.

What would change the view: Enactment and transition.

sector40% confidence

Direction is an explanatory hypothesis, not a forecast or recommendation.

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Limits of the reporting

Sources differ on whether the Senate has completed both rounds of voting; entry into force depends on enactment and transition rules.