Sen. Deb Fischer voted along party lines to block a veterans bill that would have expanded health care, education and job training for veterans and their families.
Sen. Deb Fischer’s Record On Veterans
Fischer Voted For Republican Obstruction Of Veterans Bill Expanding Health Care, Education And Job Training Benefits For Veterans And Their Families. In February 2014, Fischer voted for a: “Graham, R-S.C., motion to table (kill) the Reid, D-Nev., motion to commit the bill to the Veterans Affairs Committee with instructions that it be reported back with provisions that would delay the enactment date by three days.” The motion failed 44-52. [CQ, 2/27/14; S. 1982, Vote 45, 2/27/14]
Fischer Voted Against Expanding Health Care, Education And Job Training Benefits For Veterans And Their Families. In February 2014, Fischer voted against a: “Sanders, I-Vt., motion to waive all applicable budget laws with respect to the Sessions, R-Ala., point of order against the bill that would extend and expand health care and education benefits and job-assistance programs for veterans and their families.” The motion was rejected 56-41. [CQ, 2/27/14; S. 1982, Vote 46, 2/27/14]