House vote: H.Res. 1525 // October 3, 2008
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008.
Sponsor: LOUISE SLAUGHTER (D-NY)
R. 1424) to amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans, to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment.
Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 2.2% 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 | 235 | 52.7% |
| Nay | Lost | 190 | 45.1% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 2.2% |