House vote: H.R. 6445 // July 30, 2008Needed two-thirds to pass
Veterans' Health Care Policy Enhancement Act of 2008
Sponsor: Donald Cazayoux (D-LA)
Veterans' Health Care Policy Enhancement Act of 2008 - (Sec. 2) Prohibits the collection by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of copayments or other fees for hospital or nursing home care in the case of catastrophically disabled veterans. (Sec.
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 3.1% 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 | 421 | 96.9% |
| Nay | Lost | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 3.1% |