* Rep. John Griesheimer of Union is favored in the heavily conservative district that stretches all the way into St. Louis County. The district was formerly held by Republican David Klarich, who resigned after session ended to become a member of the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission.
One of Amtrak's biggest boosters, Rep. John Griesheimer, R-Washington, said that even if the Senate goes along with the House decision, the future of Amtrak still hangs in the balance.
One of the legislature's major Amtrak boosters -- Rep. John Griesheimer, R-Washington -- said he was "cautiously optimistic" about Amtrak's chances for funding.
"Right now I've got some constituents that, they're waiting, their license plates expire in January and they cannot get their cars inspected," said Rep. John Griesheimer, R-Washington. "They've already failed until this passes."