Amtrak Reform and Privatization Act of 1995

On Nov 30, 1995, the House voted 406–4 on “On Passage” (HR 1788). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 224–1, Democrats 181–3, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 members voted against their own party.

During the 104th Congress (1995–1996), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result: Passed
Yes: 406
No: 4
Did not vote: 35
Date: Nov 30, 1995

By party

Republicans224 yes · 1 no · 11 didn’t vote
Democrats181 yes · 3 no · 24 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Anthony Charles Beilenson D-CA voted no
Melvin L. Watt D-NC voted no
Douglas Kent Bereuter R-NE voted no
Floyd Harold Flake D-NY voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Amtrak Reform and Privatization Act of 1995: House Vote, Nov 30, 1995,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/104-H-814/amtrak-reform-and-privatization-act-of-1995 (accessed 2026-10-17).