To pass S.3398, extending from 8 to 10 years the period within which a veteran or an eligible wife or widow may utilize educational assistance benefits.

On May 13, 1974, the Senate voted 82–0 (S 3398). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–0, Republicans 40–0, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 93rd Congress (1973–1974), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 82
No: 0
Did not vote: 8
Date: May 13, 1974

By party

Democrats52 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
Republicans40 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

S. 3398: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a 10-year delimiting period for the pursuit of educational programs by veterans, wives, and widows.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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