Almost every Republican rejected Sen JDVance1's rail safety bill —crafted in the wake of East Palestine's train derailment— when it came before SenateCommerce. The measure advanced out of committee with the backing of every Democrat & SenEricSchmitt.
Yet the vote marked a major step forward for the legislation, crafted in the wake of the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment in February. Not only did the measure advance out of committee with the backing of every Democrat, but Vance also picked up the vote of Sen. Eric Schmitt .The support of two Republicans on a committee with 13 might seem paltry, but it could make all the difference as Vance chips away at GOP opposition to regulating the nation's railways.
Two GOP senators who flirt with conservative populism are original co-sponsors of the bill: Sens. Marco Rubio and Josh Hawley . Vance has managed to recruit five others in part by agreeing to amend the legislation. He, along with two other Republicans — Sens. Mitt Romney and Roger Marshall — announced their support for the bill ahead of the committee vote, giving the legislation a newfound sense of momentum. Vance picked up Trump's support the same day.
“There are a few significant priorities I have in the legislation, but I'm open to negotiate on things in order for us to get the best package,” he said. “You know, they've been trying to shut down infrastructure, and now, if they have the authority to go after the movement of those goods, I think that's bad for the country,” he told the Washington Examiner. “Really bad.”
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