S. Amdt. 3451 - Of a Perfecting Nature.

Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007

S. 294 — 110^th Congress (2007–2008)

Summary

A bill to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes. (by CRS)

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Title

A bill to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes.

Other Titles

• Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007
• Surface Transportation and Rail Security Act of 2007
• Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008
• Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007
• Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007

Sponsor

Frank Lautenberg

Co-Sponsors

• Ted Stevens
• Daniel Inouye
• Amy Klobuchar
• Robert Menéndez
• Max Baucus
• Susan Collins
• Benjamin Cardin
• Edward Kennedy
• Barbara Boxer
• Joseph Biden
• Debbie Ann Stabenow
• John Kerry
• Richard Durbin
• Carl Levin
• Barbara Mikulski
• Charles Schumer
• Herbert Kohl
• Arlen Specter
• Christopher Dodd
• Thomas Carper
• Jim Webb
• Byron Dorgan
• Ben Nelson
• Thad Cochran
• Sherrod Brown
• Kay Hutchison
• Mark Pryor
• Hillary Clinton
• Joseph Lieberman
• Olympia Snowe
• Robert Casey
• Claire McCaskill
• Barack Obama
• Richard Burr
• Trent Lott
• Kent Conrad
• Jon Tester
• John Rockefeller
• John Warner
• Gordon Smith
• Ron Wyden

Subjects

• Transportation
• Accounting
• Administrative procedure
• Airline passenger traffic
• Alaska
• Animals
• Auditing
• Authorization
• Biological warfare
• Bonds
• Border patrols
• Budgets
• Business
• Buy American
• Canada
• Capital investments
• Chemical warfare
• Collective bargaining
• Congress
• Congressional reporting requirements
• Consultants
• Corporate finance
• Corporation directors
• Cost accounting
• Criminal justice
• Customs administration
• Department of Transportation
• Disabled
• District of Columbia
• Dogs
• Early retirement
• Emergency communication systems
• Emergency management
• Employee training
• Environmental protection
• Evacuation of civilians
• Executive departments
• Explosives
• Families
• Federal advisory bodies
• Federal aid to transportation
• Finance
• Freight
• Government corporations
• Government information
• Government paperwork
• Governmental investigations
• Hazardous substances
• Highspeed ground transportation
• Income tax
• Infrastructure
• Inspectors general
• Interest
• Intermodal transportation
• Interstate compacts
• Job training
• Labor
• Law
• Leases
• Legislation
• Liability (Law)
• Loans
• Magnetic levitation vehicles
• Maintenance and repair
• Maryland
• National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)
• New York City
• Nuclear terrorism
• Pensions
• Performance measurement
• Planning-programming-budgeting
• Police
• Politics and government
• Public contracts
• Public-private partnerships
• Railroad commuting traffic
• Railroad employees
• Railroad engineering
• Railroad equipment
• Railroad finance
• Railroad freight operations
• Railroad passenger traffic
• Railroad retirement plans
• Railroad safety
• Railroad terminals
• Rating of employees
• Research and development
• Right-of-way
• Rural affairs
• Salaries
• Science policy
• Security measures
• Severance pay
• State and local government
• Stock repurchasing
• Subsidies
• Taxation
• Telecommunication
• Telephone
• Terrorism
• Trade
• Transportation and the disabled
• Transportation of hazardous substances
• Transportation planning
• Transportation research
• Tunnels
• Victims
• Whistle blowing

Related Bills

• H.R. 534 (110^th) : Rail Transit Security and Safety Act of 2007
• H.R. 534 (110^th) : Rail Transit Security and Safety Act of 2007
• H.R. 6003 (110^th) : Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008
• H.R. 6003 (110^th) : Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008
• H.R. 6003 (110^th) : Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008
• S. 83 (110^th) : Rail Security Act of 2007
• S. 184 (110^th) : Surface Transportation and Rail Security Act of 2007

Major Actions

Introduced	1/16/2007
Referred to Committee
Amendments (39 proposed)
Passed Senate	10/30/2007
Passed House	7/22/2008

Bill History

• All Votes
• All Actions
• Amendments

	Chamber/Committee	Motion	Date	Result
currently selected	Senate	Amendment SA 3451 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.	10/24/2007	PASSED by voice vote
select this vote	Senate	Amendment SA 3457 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.	10/25/2007	PASSED by voice vote
select this vote	Senate	Amendment SA 3459 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.	10/25/2007	PASSED by voice vote
select this vote	Senate	Amendment SA 3460 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.	10/25/2007	PASSED by voice vote
select this vote	Senate	Amendment SA 3461 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.	10/25/2007	PASSED by voice vote
select this vote	Senate	Sununu Amdt. No. 3453	10/25/2007	This amendment DID NOT PASS the Senate 28 voted YES 66 voted NO 6 voted present/not voting
select this vote	Senate	Sununu Amdt. No. 3456 as Modified	10/25/2007	This amendment DID NOT PASS the Senate 27 voted YES 64 voted NO 9 voted present/not voting
select this vote	Senate	Amendment SA 3472 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.	10/29/2007	PASSED by voice vote
select this vote	Senate	Amendment SA 3473 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.	10/29/2007	PASSED by voice vote
select this vote	Senate	Amendment SA 3475 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.	10/29/2007	PASSED by voice vote
select this vote	Senate	Amendment SA 3476 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.	10/29/2007	PASSED by voice vote
select this vote	Senate	Amendment SA 3477 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.	10/29/2007	PASSED by voice vote
select this vote	Senate	Amendment SA 3483 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.	10/29/2007	PASSED by voice vote
select this vote	Senate	Amendment SA 3484 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.	10/29/2007	PASSED by voice vote
select this vote	Senate	Amendment SA 3485 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.	10/29/2007	PASSED by voice vote
select this vote	Senate	Amendment SA 3488 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.	10/29/2007	PASSED by voice vote
select this vote	Senate	Amendment SA 3469 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.	10/30/2007	PASSED by voice vote
select this vote	Senate	Amendment SA 3486 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.	10/30/2007	PASSED by voice vote
select this vote	Senate	Amendment SA 3489 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.	10/30/2007	PASSED by voice vote
select this vote	Senate	Coburn Amdt. No.3474	10/30/2007	This amendment DID NOT PASS the Senate 24 voted YES 67 voted NO 9 voted present/not voting
select this vote	Senate	Motion to Invoke Cloture on S.294	10/30/2007	This motion PASSED the Senate 79 voted YES 13 voted NO 8 voted present/not voting
select this vote	Senate	DeMint Amdt. No.3467	10/30/2007	This amendment DID NOT PASS the Senate 27 voted YES 65 voted NO 8 voted present/not voting
select this vote	Senate	On Passage - Senate - S.294 as Amended	10/30/2007	This bill PASSED the Senate 70 voted YES 22 voted NO 8 voted present/not voting
select this vote	House	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.	7/22/2008	PASSED by voice vote

	Action	Date	Description
	Introduced	1/16/2007
		1/16/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
		1/16/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S579-580)
		1/16/2007	Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
		2/27/2007	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety and Security. Hearings held.
	Put on a legislative calendar	4/25/2007	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
		5/22/2007	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. With written report No. 110-67.
	Put on a legislative calendar	5/22/2007	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 158.
		10/24/2007	Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
		10/24/2007	Committee reported amendments agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
		10/24/2007	Amendment SA 3451 proposed by Senator Lautenberg.
currently selected	Vote	10/24/2007	Amendment SA 3451 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
		10/24/2007	Cloture motion on amendment SA 3452 presented in Senate.
		10/24/2007	Amendment SA 3453 proposed by Senator Sununu.
		10/24/2007	Amendment SA 3454 proposed by Senator Lautenberg for Senator Carper to Amendment SA 3452.
		10/24/2007	Amendment SA 3452 proposed by Senator Sununu.
		10/25/2007	Considered by Senate.
		10/25/2007	Cloture motion on amendment SA 3452 withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
		10/25/2007	Proposed amendment SA 3452 withdrawn in Senate.
		10/25/2007	Considered by Senate.
		10/25/2007	SA 3454 fell when SA 3452 was withdrawn.
		10/25/2007	Amendment SA 3455 proposed by Senator Allard.
		10/25/2007	Amendment SA 3456 proposed by Senator Sununu.
		10/25/2007	Amendment SA 3457 proposed by Senator Lautenberg for Senator Murray.
select this vote	Vote	10/25/2007	Amendment SA 3457 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
		10/25/2007	Amendment SA 3459 proposed by Senator Lautenberg for Senator Murray.
select this vote	Vote	10/25/2007	Amendment SA 3459 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
		10/25/2007	Amendment SA 3460 proposed by Senator Lott for Senator DeMint.
select this vote	Vote	10/25/2007	Amendment SA 3460 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
		10/25/2007	Amendment SA 3461 proposed by Senator Lott for Senator DeMint.
select this vote	Vote	10/25/2007	Amendment SA 3461 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
		10/25/2007	Considered by Senate.
		10/25/2007	Considered by Senate.
select this vote	Vote	10/25/2007	Sununu Amdt. No. 3453
select this vote	Vote	10/25/2007	Sununu Amdt. No. 3456 as Modified
		10/26/2007	Considered by Senate.
		10/26/2007	Cloture motion on the bill presented in Senate.
		10/26/2007	Considered by Senate.
		10/26/2007	Amendment SA 3464 proposed by Senator Bond.
		10/26/2007	Amendment SA 3467 proposed by Senator Bond for Senator DeMint.
		10/26/2007	Amendment SA 3468 proposed by Senator Bond for Senator DeMint.
		10/26/2007	Amendment SA 3469 proposed by Senator Bond for Senator DeMint.
		10/26/2007	Amendment SA 3470 proposed by Senator Bond for Senator DeMint.
		10/29/2007	Considered by Senate.
		10/29/2007	Considered by Senate.
		10/29/2007	Proposed amendment SA 3455 withdrawn in Senate.
		10/29/2007	Considered by Senate.
		10/29/2007	Proposed amendment SA 3464 withdrawn in Senate.
		10/29/2007	Considered by Senate.
		10/29/2007	Considered by Senate.
		10/29/2007	Considered by Senate.
		10/29/2007	Considered by Senate.
		10/29/2007	Amendment SA 3472 proposed by Senator Lott for Senator Tester.
select this vote	Vote	10/29/2007	Amendment SA 3472 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
		10/29/2007	Amendment SA 3473 proposed by Senator Lott for Senator Sanders.
select this vote	Vote	10/29/2007	Amendment SA 3473 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
		10/29/2007	Amendment SA 3475 proposed by Senator Lott for Senator Coburn.
select this vote	Vote	10/29/2007	Amendment SA 3475 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
		10/29/2007	Amendment SA 3476 proposed by Senator Lott for Senator Allard.
select this vote	Vote	10/29/2007	Amendment SA 3476 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
		10/29/2007	Amendment SA 3477 proposed by Senator Lott for Senator Crapo.
select this vote	Vote	10/29/2007	Amendment SA 3477 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
		10/29/2007	Amendment SA 3483 proposed by Senator Lott for Senator DeMint.
select this vote	Vote	10/29/2007	Amendment SA 3483 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
		10/29/2007	Amendment SA 3484 proposed by Senator Lott for Senator DeMint.
select this vote	Vote	10/29/2007	Amendment SA 3484 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
		10/29/2007	Amendment SA 3485 proposed by Senator Lott for Senator Bond.
select this vote	Vote	10/29/2007	Amendment SA 3485 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
		10/29/2007	Amendment SA 3488 proposed by Senator Lott for Senator Hutchison.
select this vote	Vote	10/29/2007	Amendment SA 3488 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
		10/30/2007	Considered by Senate.
		10/30/2007	Considered by Senate.
		10/30/2007	Considered by Senate.
		10/30/2007	Proposed amendment SA 3468 withdrawn in Senate.
		10/30/2007	Considered by Senate.
select this vote	Vote	10/30/2007	Amendment SA 3469 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
		10/30/2007	Considered by Senate.
		10/30/2007	Proposed amendment SA 3470 withdrawn in Senate.
		10/30/2007	Amendment SA 3474 proposed by Senator Coburn.
		10/30/2007	Amendment SA 3486 proposed by Senator Lautenberg for Senator Vitter.
select this vote	Vote	10/30/2007	Amendment SA 3486 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
		10/30/2007	Amendment SA 3489 proposed by Senator Lautenberg for Senator Schumer.
select this vote	Vote	10/30/2007	Amendment SA 3489 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
select this vote	Vote	10/30/2007	Coburn Amdt. No.3474
select this vote	Vote	10/30/2007	Motion to Invoke Cloture on S.294
select this vote	Vote	10/30/2007	DeMint Amdt. No.3467
select this vote	Senate Vote on Passage	10/30/2007	On Passage - Senate - S.294 as Amended
		10/31/2007	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
		10/31/2007	Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
		10/31/2007	Received in the House.
		11/01/2007	Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
		7/22/2008	Mr. Oberstar moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
		7/22/2008	Considered under suspension of the rules.
		7/22/2008	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 294.
select this vote	House Vote on Passage	7/22/2008	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
		7/22/2008	Mr. Oberstar asked unanimous consent that the House insist upon its amendment, and request a conference.
		7/22/2008	On motion that the House insist upon its amendment, and request a conference Agreed to without objection.
		7/22/2008	Mr. Heller moved that the House instruct conferees.
		7/22/2008	DEBATE - The House proceeded with 1 hour of debate on the Heller (NV) motion to instruct conferees on S. 294. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to insist on the provisions contained in section 221 of the House amendment.
		7/22/2008	The previous question was ordered without objection.
		7/22/2008	On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by voice vote.
		7/22/2008	The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration of the Senate bill and the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Oberstar, Brown, Corrine, Cummings, Capuano, Bishop (NY), Napolitano, Lipinski, Braley (IA), Arcuri, Mica, Petri, LaTourette, Brown (SC), Shuster, Diaz-Balart, M., and Westmoreland.
		7/22/2008	The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Science and Technology for consideration of secs. 105 and 305 of the Senate bill, and modifications committed to conference: Gordon, Wu, and Gingrey.
		7/23/2008	Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill and House requests a conference.

	Number	Sponsor	Date Offered	Status
	S. Amdt. 97	Lautenberg, Frank [D-NJ]	January 16, 2007	Offered on January 15, 2007.
	Amendment information not available. Show amendment details
currently selected	S. Amdt. 3451	Lautenberg, Frank [D-NJ]	October 24, 2007	Passed by voice vote on October 24, 2007.
	Of a perfecting nature. Actions October 24, 2007, 12:00 am ET - Amendment SA 3451 proposed by Senator Lautenberg. October 24, 2007, 12:00 am ET - Amendment SA 3451 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. Full Text of this Amendment SA 3451. Mr. LAUTENBERG proposed an amendment to the bill S. 294, to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes; as follows: In the table of contents, strike the items relating to title IV. On page 22, line 2, insert ``relevant'' after ``each''. On page 22, line 4, insert ``single, Nationwide'' after ``implement a''. On page 28, line 12, insert ``As part of its investigation, the Board has authority to review the accuracy of the train performance data.'' after ``operator.''. On page 29, line 15, insert ``order the host rail carrier to'' after ``appropriate,''. On page 29, between lines 23 and 24, insert the following: (b) FEES.--The Surface Transportation Board may establish and collect filing fees from any entity that files a complaint under section 24308(f)(1) of title 49, United States Code, or otherwise requests or requires the Board's services pursuant to this Act. The Board shall establish such fees at levels that will fully or partially, as the Board determines to be appropriate, offset the costs of adjudicating complaints under that section and other requests or requirements for Board action under this Act. The Board may waive any fee established under this subsection for any governmental entity as determined appropriate by the Board. (c) AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL STAFF.--The Surface Transportation Board may increase the number of Board employees by up to 15 for the 5 fiscal year period beginning with fiscal year 2008 to carry out its responsibilities under section 24308 of title 49, United States Code, and this Act. On page 29, line 24, strike ``(b)'' and insert ``(d)''. On page 51, between lines 4 and 5, insert the following: (d) ACELA SERVICE STUDY.-- (1) IN GENERAL.--Amtrak shall conduct a conduct a study to determine the infrastructure and equipment improvements necessary to provide regular Acela service-- (A) between Washington, D.C. and New York City in 2 hours and 30 minutes; and (B) between New York City and Boston in 3 hours and 15 minutes. (2) ISSUES.--The study conducted under paragraph (1) shall include-- (A) an estimated time frame for achieving the trip time described in paragraph (1); (B) an analysis of any significant obstacles that would hinder such an achievement; and (C) a detailed description and cost estimate of the specific infrastructure and equipment improvements necessary for such an achievement. (3) SECONDARY STUDY.--Amtrak shall provide an initial assessment of the infrastructure and equipment improvements, including an order of magnitude cost estimate of such improvements, that would be necessary to provide regular Acela service-- (A) between Washington, D.C. and New York City in 2 hours and 15 minutes; and (B) between New York City and Boston in 3 hours. (4) REPORT.--Not later than February 1, 2008, Amtrak shall submit a written report containing the results of the studies required under this subsection to-- (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; (C) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives; (D) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and (E) the Federal Railroad Administration. On page 57, strike lines 3 through 11. On page 57, line 12, strike ``(d)'' and insert ``(c)''. On page 73, line 1, insert ``2003,'' after ``years''. On page 81, line 25, strike ``and''. On page 82, line 2, strike ``seq.).'' and insert ``seq.); and''. On page 82, between lines 2 and 3, insert the following: ``(3) the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act (45 U.S.C. 351 et seq.). On page 144, beginning with line 2, strike through the end of the bill. (As printed in the Congressional Record for the Senate on Oct 24, 2007.)
	S. Amdt. 3452	Sununu, John [R-NH]	October 24, 2007	Withdrawn on October 25, 2007.
	To amend the Internet Tax Freedom Act to make permanent the moratorium on certain taxes relating to the Internet and to electronic commerce. Show amendment details
select this vote	S. Amdt. 3453	Sununu, John [R-NH]	October 24, 2007	Failed by roll call vote on October 25, 2007.
	To prohibit Federal subsidies in excess of specified amounts on any Amtrak train route. Show amendment details
	S. Amdt. 3454	Carper, Thomas [D-DE]	October 24, 2007	Offered on October 24, 2007.
	Of a perfecting nature. Show amendment details
	S. Amdt. 3455	Allard, Wayne [R-CO]	October 25, 2007	Withdrawn on October 29, 2007.
	To strike the provisions repealing Amtrak's self-sufficiency requirements. Show amendment details
select this vote	S. Amdt. 3456	Sununu, John [R-NH]	October 25, 2007	Failed by roll call vote on October 25, 2007.
	To remove the limitation on the number of Amtrak routes available for competitive bid. Show amendment details
select this vote	S. Amdt. 3457	Murray, Patty [D-WA]	October 25, 2007	Passed by voice vote on October 25, 2007.
	To require the development of a strategic plan to facilitate expanded cross-border passenger rail service on the Amtrak Cascades route during the 2010 Olympic Games. Show amendment details
	S. Amdt. 3458	Murray, Patty [D-WA]	October 25, 2007	Offered on October 25, 2007.
	Amendment information not available. Show amendment details
select this vote	S. Amdt. 3459	Murray, Patty [D-WA]	October 25, 2007	Passed by voice vote on October 25, 2007.
	To require a report by the Inspector General of the Department of Transportation on service delays on the Coast Starlight and Amtrak Cascades routes. Show amendment details
select this vote	S. Amdt. 3460	DeMint, Jim [R-SC]	October 25, 2007	Passed by voice vote on October 25, 2007.
	To ensure that capital investment grants authorized under section 24402 of title 49, United States Code, may be used for passenger rail infrastructure. Show amendment details
select this vote	S. Amdt. 3461	DeMint, Jim [R-SC]	October 25, 2007	Passed by voice vote on October 25, 2007.
	To direct the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study that compares passenger rail systems in certain developed countries. Show amendment details
	S. Amdt. 3462	Durbin, Richard [D-IL]	October 25, 2007	Offered on October 25, 2007.
	Amendment information not available. Show amendment details
	S. Amdt. 3463	Cardin, Benjamin [D-MD]	October 25, 2007	Offered on October 25, 2007.
	Amendment information not available. Show amendment details
	S. Amdt. 3464	Bond, Christopher [R-MO]	October 25, 2007	Withdrawn on October 29, 2007.
	To amend section 24101 of title 49, United States Code, to clarify Amtrak's mission. Show amendment details
	S. Amdt. 3465	Tester, Jon [D-MT]	October 25, 2007	Offered on October 25, 2007.
	Amendment information not available. Show amendment details
select this vote	S. Amdt. 3467	DeMint, Jim [R-SC]	October 25, 2007	Failed by roll call vote on October 30, 2007.
	To require Amtrak to disclose the Federal subsidy of every ticket sold for transportation on Amtrak. Show amendment details
	S. Amdt. 3468	DeMint, Jim [R-SC]	October 25, 2007	Withdrawn on October 30, 2007.
	To increase competition in the American rail system by allowing any qualified rail operator or transportation company to compete for passenger rail service. Show amendment details
select this vote	S. Amdt. 3469	DeMint, Jim [R-SC]	October 25, 2007	Passed by voice vote on October 30, 2007.
	To clarify the level of detail to be included in the modern financial accounting and reporting system required under section 203. Show amendment details
	S. Amdt. 3470	DeMint, Jim [R-SC]	October 25, 2007	Withdrawn on October 30, 2007.
	To require the Performance Improvement Plan to address reaching financial solvency by eliminating routes and services that do not make a profit. Show amendment details
select this vote	S. Amdt. 3472	Tester, Jon [D-MT]	October 29, 2007	Passed by voice vote on October 29, 2007.
	To require Amtrak to conduct a 1-time evaluation of passenger rail service between Chicago and Seattle through Southern Montana. Show amendment details
select this vote	S. Amdt. 3473	Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]	October 29, 2007	Passed by voice vote on October 29, 2007.
	To clarify that the Secretary of Transportation should favor projects that involve the purchase of environmentally sensitive, fuel-efficient, and cost-effective passenger rail equipment in selecting projects to receive capital investment grants to support intercity passenger rail service. Show amendment details
select this vote	S. Amdt. 3474	Coburn, Thomas [R-OK]	October 29, 2007	Failed by roll call vote on October 30, 2007.
	To require Amtrak to regularly report to Congress on the profits or losses relating to the provision of food and beverage service and to limit such service on Amtrak rail lines that incur losses. Show amendment details
select this vote	S. Amdt. 3475	Coburn, Thomas [R-OK]	October 29, 2007	Passed by voice vote on October 29, 2007.
	To require Amtrak to publish a comprehensive annual financial report that allocates revenues and costs among each of its routes. Show amendment details
select this vote	S. Amdt. 3476	Allard, Wayne [R-CO]	October 29, 2007	Passed by voice vote on October 29, 2007.
	To require Amtrak to develop a plan to operate within budgetary limits, including a longterm plan. Show amendment details
select this vote	S. Amdt. 3477	Crapo, Michael [R-ID]	October 29, 2007	Passed by voice vote on October 29, 2007.
	To give additional consideration to States with limited Amtrak service when considering new intercity passenger rail routes. Show amendment details
	S. Amdt. 3478	Ensign, John [R-NV]	October 29, 2007	Offered on October 29, 2007.
	Amendment information not available. Show amendment details
	S. Amdt. 3479	Ensign, John [R-NV]	October 29, 2007	Offered on October 29, 2007.
	Amendment information not available. Show amendment details
	S. Amdt. 3480	Ensign, John [R-NV]	October 29, 2007	Offered on October 29, 2007.
	Amendment information not available. Show amendment details
	S. Amdt. 3481	Ensign, John [R-NV]	October 29, 2007	Offered on October 29, 2007.
	Amendment information not available. Show amendment details
	S. Amdt. 3482	Ensign, John [R-NV]	October 29, 2007	Offered on October 29, 2007.
	Amendment information not available. Show amendment details
select this vote	S. Amdt. 3483	DeMint, Jim [R-SC]	October 29, 2007	Passed by voice vote on October 29, 2007.
	To encourage private sector funding of passenger trains. Show amendment details
select this vote	S. Amdt. 3484	DeMint, Jim [R-SC]	October 29, 2007	Passed by voice vote on October 29, 2007.
	To include private rail passenger operations on the Next Generation Corridor Equipment Pool Committee. Show amendment details
select this vote	S. Amdt. 3485	Bond, Christopher [R-MO]	October 29, 2007	Passed by voice vote on October 29, 2007.
	To provide a mission statement for Amtrak, and for other purposes. Show amendment details
select this vote	S. Amdt. 3486	Vitter, David [R-LA]	October 29, 2007	Passed by voice vote on October 30, 2007.
	To require the rail cooperative research program to include research designed to review rail crossing safety improvements, including improvements using new safety technology. Show amendment details
	S. Amdt. 3487	Vitter, David [R-LA]	October 29, 2007	Offered on October 29, 2007.
	Amendment information not available. Show amendment details
select this vote	S. Amdt. 3488	Hutchison, Kay [R-TX]	October 29, 2007	Passed by voice vote on October 29, 2007.
	To express the sense of the Senate regarding the need to maintain Amtrak as a national passenger rail system. Show amendment details
select this vote	S. Amdt. 3489	Schumer, Charles [D-NY]	October 29, 2007	Passed by voice vote on October 30, 2007.
	To authorize a passenger rail study. Show amendment details
	S. Amdt. 3490	Ensign, John [R-NV]	October 30, 2007	Offered on October 30, 2007.
	Amendment information not available. Show amendment details