To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the burial of the cremated remains of persons who served as Women’s Air Forces Service Pilots in Arlington National Cemetery
Sponsor: Martha McSally (R-AZ)
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on May 10, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.) (Sec. 1) This bill directs the Department of the Army to ensure that the cremated remains of persons whose service has been determined to be active duty service pursuant to the GI Bill Improvement Act of 1977 are eligible for above ground inurnment in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors. Such provision shall apply with respect to: (1) the remains of a person that are not formally interred or inurned as of the date of the enactment of this Act, and (2) a person who dies on or after such date.
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 11.6% 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 | 385 | 88.4% |
| Nay | Lost | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 11.6% |