WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate voted 80-15 to avert a railroad workers’ strike that could cripple U.S. commerce. The bill earlier passed the House.
To avert strike
Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn.
Tina Smith, D-Minn.
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Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis.
Ron Johnson, R-Wis.
Not to act
None from Minnesota or Wisconsin.
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