Key Votes
S AMDT 4553 - Rail and Transit Security Amendment - Key Vote
National Key Votes
Lindsey Graham voted Nay (Motion Vote) on this legislation.
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Stages
Family
- HR 5441 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriation Act, 2007
- S AMDT 4553 - Rail and Transit Security Amendment
- S AMDT 4560 - USEMA Amendment
- S AMDT 4563 - FEMA Amendment
- S AMDT 4587 - Transit Security Amendment
- S Amdt 4615 - Firearm Confiscation Prohibition Amendment
- S Amdt 4659 - Double-Layered Fencing Amendment
- SB 201 - Relating to Small Business
Issues
Stage Details
Legislation - Motion Rejected (Senate) (50-50) - July 12, 2006 (Key vote)
Title: Rail and Transit Security Amendment
Vote on a motion to waive the Budget Act in order to adopt the amendment increasing rail security program funding by $1.1 billion, including funds for intercity passenger rails, Amtrak Police, and tunnel upgrades as well as an increase in funds for transit security programs including research and development of bomb detection technology.
Legislation - Introduced (Senate) - July 12, 2006
Title: Rail and Transit Security Amendment
Sponsors
- Joseph Robinette 'Joe' Biden Jr. (DE - D) (Out Of Office)
Co-sponsors
- Hillary Rodham Clinton (NY - D) (Out Of Office)
- Robert 'Bob' Menendez (NJ - D)
- Charles E. 'Chuck' Schumer (NY - D)
