A bill to provide financial aid for railroad rehabilitation and maintenance.

S. 2718 in the 94th Congress (1975–1976) became law — introduced on Nov 26, 1975, sponsored by Rupert Hartke. Congress held 15 roll call votes on it.

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

Status: Became law
Introduced: Nov 26, 1975
Policy area: Transportation
Public law: Public Law 94210

Sponsor

Rupert Hartke (D-IN)

Where it stands

IntroducedNov 26, 1975
Passed the SenateYes
Passed the HouseYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawFeb 5, 1976

Every roll call vote on this bill

To close further debate on S. 2718, the rail services act.Senate · Dec 4, 1975
To amend S. 2718 by improving safety equipment at grade crossings.Senate · Dec 4, 1975
To amend S. 2718 by eliminating "express companies" from receiving rehabilitation funds.Senate · Dec 4, 1975
To amend S.2718 by adding a new section relative to tax relief for the states in the northeast railroad…Senate · Dec 4, 1975
To amend S. 2718 by reducing to $2.1 billion the amount of the consolidated rail corporation.Senate · Dec 4, 1975
To table a motion to reconsider the vote by which the Senate rejected the pearson amendment to S. 2718. (see…Senate · Dec 4, 1975
To amend S. 2718 by reducing funding for passenger service in the northeast corridor.Senate · Dec 4, 1975
To amend S. 2718 by reducing funds for the northeast corridor.Senate · Dec 4, 1975
To amend S. 2718 so as to transfer authorization for rail rehabilitation to the department of transportation.Senate · Dec 4, 1975
To amend S. 2718 so as to allow other railroads to acquire certain bankrupt equipment.Senate · Dec 4, 1975
To pass S. 2718.Senate · Dec 4, 1975
To agree to the conference report on S. 2718, a bill to authorize $6.5 billion in financial assistance to…House · Dec 19, 1975
To agree to the conference report on S. 2718, the rail services act.Senate · Dec 19, 1975
To agree to a conference report on S. 2718, railroad revitalization and regulatory reform act of 1976, to…House · Jan 28, 1976
To agree to conference report no. 94-781 on S. 2718, the railway revitalization and regulatory reform act of…Senate · Jan 28, 1976

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