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| S.1315 (110th Congress) - Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 | Status: House Passed |
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance life insurance benefits for disabled veterans, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Daniel K. AkakaCommittees: Senate Veterans' Affairs
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The bill, which was introduced May 7, 2007, intends to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance life insurance benefits for disabled veterans, and for other purposes.[1] The bill passed in the Senate on April 28, 2009 and passed the House of Representative September 22, 2008.
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Senate Action
Senate Record Vote (111)
April 24, 2008
On the Amendment (Burr Amdt. No. 4572 )
On the Amendment
On the Amendment
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 41% - Amendment Rejected
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
41
Ayes
56
Nays
| Dem | Rep | Other | |
| Ayes | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Nays | 48 | 6 | 2 |
| Abst. | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Same for all scorecards:
- Name of bill: Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007
- Chamber: U.S. Senate
- Roll call number: 111
- Congress number: 110th
- Session number: 2
- Vote link: U.S. Senate record vote 111, 110th Congress, Session 2
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Scorecard: National Journal 2008 Senate Scorecard |
Org. position: Nay |
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Description: "Eliminate $221 million in new benefits for Filipino veterans of World War II. April 24. (41-56)" (Original scorecard available at: http://www.nationaljournal.com/njmagazine/cs_20090228_4813.php) | |
