Alaska SenateSJR 2
CONST. AM: VOTES NEEDED FOR VETO OVERRIDE
Passed 14–6Crossed party lines
What it does: Proposes a constitutional amendment lowering the vote needed to override a veto of revenue and appropriation bills from three-fourths to two-thirds of the Legislature, the same as other bills. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: PASSED Y14 N6
The tally
Yes 14 · No 6 · Not voting 0
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 5 | 6 | 0 |
Most Democrats voted yes; most Republicans voted no. 5 members voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Bert StedmanRAYes
- Cathy GiesselREYes
- Gary StevensRCYes
- Jesse BjorkmanRDYes
- Kelly MerrickRLYes
The full roll (20)
Yes 14
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.