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House roll call 1272 · 94th Congress · Oct 1, 1976

To agree to the conference report on S. 3131, to increase the authorization for AMTRAK to $430 million in 1977 and to $470 million in fiscal 1978.

On Oct 1, 1976, the House voted 299–44 (S 3131). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 211–16, Republicans 89–28. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 44 members voted against their own party.

During the 94th Congress (1975–1976), Gerald Ford was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
299
No
44
Did not vote
97
Date
Oct 1, 1976

By party

  • Republicans89 yes · 28 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Democrats211 yes · 16 no · 67 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 3131: A bill to amend the Rail Passenger Service Act to authorize additional appropriations.

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, “To agree to the conference report on S…: House Vote, Oct 1, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-1272/to-agree-to-the-conference-report-on-s-3131 (accessed 2026-10-17).