Utah SenateSB 253
Railroad and Transportation Amendments
Passed 19–8Party-line
What it does: This bill addresses railroad provisions. This bill: modifies the duties of the Department of Agriculture and Food related to railroad operations; amends the duties of the rail ombudsman; and repeals certain sections. (official summary)
Question before the chamber: Senate/ concurs with House amendment
The tally
Yes 19 · No 8 · Not voting 2
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Republicans | 19 | 1 | 2 |
| Other or unknown party | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes. 1 member voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- David HinkinsR26No
The full roll (29)
Yes 19
No 8
- David HinkinsR26
- Jen PlumbD9
- Karen KwanD12
- Kathleen RiebeD15
- Luz EscamillaD10
- Nate BlouinD13
- Stephanie PitcherD14
- Former memberFOR
Not voting 2
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.