Bush veto pits Amtrak bill against override vote
President Bush vetoed the Amtrak bill over a non rail takeover provis ion sought by Rep. Tauke with Sen. Harkin backing. House support was strong at 322 to 93 but the Senate faced a slim margin as Republicans and Democrats maneuver over ICC review powers and possible bill separation.
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