HR 6217. Provide greater security for veterans of the spanish-american war, in the granting of out-patient treatment by the VA. Passage over the pres.' veto.

On Sep 19, 1950, the Senate voted 58–3 (HR 6217). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 38–3, Republicans 32–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 members voted against their own party.

During the 81st Congress (1949–1950), Harry S. Truman was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 58
No: 3
Date: Sep 19, 1950

By party

Democrats38 yes · 3 no
Republicans32 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

William Benton D-CT voted no
Allen Joseph Ellender D-LA voted no
Absalom Willis Robertson D-VA voted no

The bill

H.R. 6217: To provide greater security for veterans of the SpanishAmerican War, including the Boxer Rebellion and Philippine Insurrection, in the granting of outpatient treatment by the Veterans Administration

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Voted present

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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