The Amtrak vote was likely Roll Call #79, sponsored by Rep. Sessions of Texas, a looooooong-time critic of Amtrak.
Posted by Ocala Mike (Member # 4657) on :
Yes, that looks like the vote. My rep., Stearns, voted aye (he's a knee-jerk R).
Posted by Jerome Nicholson (Member # 3116) on :
Look out the window! I think pigs are flying!
Posted by Mike Smith (Member # 447) on :
I did not see Amtrak or passenger rail in #79, so the vote probably is not the right vote.
Posted by notelvis (Member # 3071) on :
I think maybe the Amtrak funding item was in amendment #43?
Posted by Vincent206 (Member # 15447) on :
It's kind of confusing, but roll call #79 is the vote on amendment 43.
Posted by Mike Smith (Member # 447) on :
AMENDMENT PURPOSE: An amendment numbered 43 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce the funding for AMTRAK Capitol by $446.9 million.
STATUS:
2/17/2011 3:12am: Amendment (A065) offered by Mr. Sessions. (consideration: CR H1064-1065; text: CR H1064) 2/17/2011 11:14am: On agreeing to the Sessions amendment (A065) Failed by recorded vote: 176 - 250 (Roll no. 79). (consideration: CR H1088-1089)
Posted by CG96 (Member # 1408) on :
My congresscritter, Baldwin (WI-2), voted to reject the the drastic reduction in Amtrak funding. Now, if she would just get back to me regarding some questions I have about the RRIF railroad fianancing . . . . .