To pass H.R. 11417, a bill to provide financial aid to national railroad passenger corp.

On Apr 27, 1972, the Senate voted 73–7 (HR 11417). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–4, Republicans 37–4, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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: 73
No: 7
Did not vote: 14
Date: Apr 27, 1972

By party

Democrats41 yes · 4 no · 10 didn’t vote
Republicans37 yes · 4 no · 4 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 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 pass H.R. 11417, a bill to provide…: Senate Vote, Apr 27, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-565/to-pass-h-r-11417-a-bill-to-provide (accessed 2026-10-17).