To override the President's veto of H.R. 12628, a bill to increase training benefits and to improve educational programs for vietnam ERA veterans.

On Dec 3, 1974, the Senate voted 90–1 (HR 12628). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 54–0, Republicans 39–1, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 90
No: 1
Did not vote: 6
Date: Dec 3, 1974

By party

Democrats54 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
Republicans39 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Robert Paul Griffin R-MI voted no

The bill

H.R. 12628: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the rates of vocational rehabilitation, educational assistance, and special training allowances paid to eligible veterans and other persons, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Robert Paul Griffin R-MI

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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