To pass H.R. 11959, proposed veterans education and training assistance amendments act of 1969.

On Oct 23, 1969, the Senate voted 77–0 (HR 11959). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 54–0, Republicans 42–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 91st Congress (1969–1970), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 77
No: 0
Did not vote: 6
Date: Oct 23, 1969

By party

Democrats54 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Republicans42 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 11959: To amend chapters 31, 34, and 35 of title 38, United States Code, in order to increase the rates of vocational rehabilitation, educational assistance, and special training allowance paid to eligible veterans and persons under such chapters

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 11959, proposed veterans…: Senate Vote, Oct 23, 1969,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/91-S-115/to-pass-h-r-11959-proposed-veterans-education-and (accessed 2026-10-17).