To pass H.R. 12828, vietnam ERA veterans readjustment assistance act of 1972.

On Aug 3, 1972, the Senate voted 89–0 (HR 12828). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–0, Republicans 42–0, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 92nd Congress (1971–1972), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 89
No: 0
Did not vote: 8
Date: Aug 3, 1972

By party

Democrats50 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
Republicans42 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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

The bill

H.R. 12828: To amend chapters 31, 34, and 35 of title 38, United States Code, to increase the rates of vocational rehabilitation, educational assistance, and special training allowances paid to eligible veterans and persons; to provide for advance educational assistance payments to certain veterans; to make improvements in the educational assistance programs; and for other purposes

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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