Alaska SenateHJR 14
PORT MACKENZIE & NORTHERN RAIL EXTENSIONS
Failed 6–14Crossed party lines
What it does: On the version voted Apr 22, 2026: Supports completing the Port MacKenzie and Northern Rail Extensions, expanding defensive capabilities at Fort Greely, and Arctic infrastructure development, and encourages the Alaska Railroad to take a community-minded approach to rail expansion. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: DISCHARGE FROM RLS FAILED Y6 N14
The tally
Yes 6 · No 14 · Not voting 0
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Republicans | 6 | 5 | 0 |
Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes. 5 members voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Bert StedmanRANo
- Cathy GiesselRENo
- Gary StevensRCNo
- Jesse BjorkmanRDNo
- Kelly MerrickRLNo
The full roll (20)
Yes 6
- James KaufmanRF
- Mike CronkRR
- Rob YundtRN
- Robb MyersRQ
- Former memberR
- Former memberR
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.