To adopt S 8, the vietnam veterans of america charter. The measure would give a federal charter to the vietnam veterans of america inc.

On Apr 9, 1986, the Senate voted 94–3 (S 8). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 49–3, Democrats 46–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 members voted against their own party.

During the 99th Congress (1985–1986), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes: 94
No: 3
Did not vote: 3
Date: Apr 9, 1986

By party

Republicans49 yes · 3 no · 2 didn’t vote
Democrats46 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
John Porter East R-NC voted no
Malcolm Wallop R-WY voted no

The bill

S. 8: A bill to grant a Federal charter to the Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To adopt S 8, the vietnam veterans of…: Senate Vote, Apr 9, 1986,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/99-S-433/to-adopt-s-8-the-vietnam-veterans-of-america (accessed 2026-10-17).