During the floor debates on H.R. 4820, the House held a recorded vote on an amendment offered by Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) to eliminate all funding to Amtrak’s National Network. This amendment had one clear goal: to eliminate all State-Supported and Long-Distance train service across America.
Fortunately, thanks to the work of passenger advocates, this amendment was overwhelmingly rejected by a vote of 297 ‘noes’ to 125 ‘ayes’. Critically, 91 Republicans joined with Democrats to defeat this amendment, showing that there is a broad level of support for Amtrak service among the rank and file House Republicans.
Please join Rail Passengers in saying “THANK YOU!” to the Representatives who voted no on the Perry amendment (H.Amdt.616).
Fortunately, thanks to the work of passenger advocates, this amendment was overwhelmingly rejected by a vote of 297 ‘noes’ to 125 ‘ayes’. Critically, 91 Republicans joined with Democrats to defeat this amendment, showing that there is a broad level of support for Amtrak service among the rank and file House Republicans.
Please join Rail Passengers in saying “THANK YOU!” to the Representatives who voted no on the Perry amendment (H.Amdt.616).