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Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007
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| H.R.2095 (110th Congress) - Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007 | Status: Bill Is Law |
To amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases, to authorize the Federal Railroad Safety Administration, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: James OberstarCommittees: House Transportation and Infrastructure, Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation, House Transportation and Infrastructure - Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials
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The bill was introduced on May 1, 2007 and became a law on October 16, 2008. The bill amended title 49, United States Code, which will prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases, to authorize the Federal Railroad Safety Administration, and for other purposes. [1]
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Senate Record Vote (210)
October 01, 2008
On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amdt. To the Senate Amdt. to H.R. 2095 )
On the Motion
On the Motion
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 74% - Motion Agreed to
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
74
Ayes
24
Nays
| Dem | Rep | Other | |
| Ayes | 48 | 24 | 2 |
| Nays | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Abst. | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Same for all scorecards:
- Name of bill: Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007
- Chamber: U.S. Senate
- Roll call number: 210
- Congress number: 110th
- Session number: 2
- Vote link: U.S. Senate record vote 210, 110th Congress, Session 2
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Scorecard: National Journal 2008 Senate Scorecard |
Org. position: Aye |
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Description: "Pass a measure increasing safety regulations on the railroad industry. October 1. (74-24)" (Original scorecard available at: http://www.nationaljournal.com/njmagazine/cs_20090228_4813.php) | |
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