Two Democrats opposed the measure, saying it was still not tough enough.
The other opposed the measure, saying that her daughter died because of a state consent law.
"But," they have as many or more reasons for opposing the measure.
Council members who opposed the measure had several concerns, among them that it was not the Council's business to take such a stand.
During his time in the assembly, Miles never opposed measures introduced by the government.
But when Asian immigrants oppose such measures, they pay a political price.
The president opposes the measure, but is not expected to veto it.
Democrats largely opposed the measure, voting by 156 to 92 against the increase.
The initiative lost, with 69% of voters opposing the measure.
Business groups opposed the measure, saying it could add $500 million this year to their overall insurance bills.