House vote: H.R. 4626 // February 24, 2010
Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act
Sponsor: Thomas Perriello (D-VA)
Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act - Amends the McCarran-Ferguson Act to provide that nothing in that Act shall modify, impair, or supersede the operation of any of the antitrust laws with respect to the business of health insurance. Applies prohibitions against using unfair methods of competition to the business of health insurance without regard to whether such business is carried on for profit.
Health Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 3.8% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nay | Won | 249 | 55.7% |
| Yea | Lost | 170 | 40.5% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 3.8% |