Amendment (S.Amdt.4572) to S.1315: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance life insurance benefits for disabled veterans, and for other purposes.

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April 24, 2008 Roll call number 111 (Amendment number S.Amdt.4572) in the Senate
Question On the Amendment (Burr Amdt. No. 4572 ) Amendment purpose To increase benefits for disabled U.S. veterans and provide a fair benefit to World War II Filipino veterans for their service to the United States.
Ayes: 41 (Democrat: 1; Republican: 40)
Nays: 56 (Democrat: 48; Republican: 6; Other: 2)
Abstained: 3 (Democrat: 1; Republican: 2)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 41%
Result: Amendment Rejected

Republicans Voting 'Aye'

** Because of incomplete data from newly elected Representatives, party breakdown visualizations may be inaccurate by one or two votes.

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