To pass H.R. 8701, after striking all after the enacting clause and inserting in lieu thereof the text of S. 457.

On Oct 19, 1977, the Senate voted 91–0 (HR 8701). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 57–0, Republicans 36–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 91
No: 0
Did not vote: 10
Date: Oct 19, 1977

By party

Democrats57 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
Republicans36 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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

The bill

H.R. 8701: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code to increase the rates of vocational rehabilitation, educational assistance and special training allowance paid to eligible veterans and persons, to make improvements in the educational assistance programs.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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