Earlier, I wrote that a number of House Republicans supported an amendment upholding an Obama administration rule making it easier for unions to organize rail and airline workers. Though the amendment failed, I’ve compiled a list of the 16 Republicans who sided with the unions. Not surprisingly, they tend to be from union-heavy states such as New York, New Jersey, Pennslyvania and Ohio.
Rep. Michael Grimm, R-N.Y.
Rep. Walter Jones, R-N.C.
Rep. Tim Johnson, R-Ill.
Rep. Todd Platts, R-Pa.
Rep. Dave Reichert, R-Wash.
Rep. David Rivera, R-Fla.
Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla.
Rep. Jon Runyan, R-N.J.
Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla.
Rep. Pete King, R.-N.Y.
Rep. Steve LaTourette, R.-Ohio
Rep. Frank LoBiondo, R-N.J.
Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J.
Rep. Jo Ann Emerson, R-Mo.
Rep. Chris Gibson, R-N.Y.
Rep. Don Young , R-Alaska
Full roll call here.
