House vote: H.R. 1293 // July 28, 2009Needed two-thirds to pass
Disabled Veterans Home Improvement and Structural Alteration Grant Increase Act of 2009
Sponsor: STEPHEN BUYER (R-IN)
Disabled Veterans Home Improvement and Structural Alteration Grant Increase Act of 2009 - Increases from: (1) $4,100 to $6,800 the amount authorized to be paid by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for improvements and structural alterations for homes of veterans with service-connected disabilities of 50% or more; and (2) $1,200 to $2,000 the amount authorized for such purpose for veterans with service-connected disabilities of less than 50%, and certain other veterans.
Armed Forces and National Security Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 2.0% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 426 | 98.0% |
| Nay | Lost | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 2.0% |