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Senate roll call 564 · 92nd Congress · Apr 27, 1972

To amend H.R. 11417, a bill to provide financial assistance to the national railroad passenger corp, by providing for rail service to the largest standard metro

On Apr 27, 1972, the Senate voted 27–54 (HR 11417). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 22–21, Republicans 8–32, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 members voted against their own party.

During the 92nd Congress (1971–1972), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
27
No
54
Did not vote
17
Date
Apr 27, 1972

By party

  • Democrats22 yes · 21 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 32 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 11417: To amend the Rail Passenger Service Act of 1970 to provide financial assistance to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation for the purpose of purchasing railroad ecuipment, and for other purposes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 11417, a bill to provide…: Senate Vote, Apr 27, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-564/to-amend-h-r-11417-a-bill-to-provide (accessed 2026-10-17).