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House roll call 1128 · 95th Congress · Jun 23, 1978

To amend H.R. 11493, the AMTRAK inprovement act of 1978, by striking language that requires AMTRAK to make purchases exceeding $100,000 only from U.S. Producers

On Jun 23, 1978, the House voted 93–207 (HR 11493). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 52–151, Republicans 48–65. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 100 members voted against their own party.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
93
No
207
Did not vote
125
Date
Jun 23, 1978

By party

  • Republicans48 yes · 65 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Democrats52 yes · 151 no · 91 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 20 more.

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 amend H.R. 11493, the AMTRAK inprovement…: House Vote, Jun 23, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-1128/to-amend-h-r-11493-the-amtrak-inprovement-act (accessed 2026-10-17).