House vote: H.R. 5014 // May 12, 2010Needed two-thirds to pass
To clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage
Sponsor: BOB FILNER (D-CA)
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to include children of Vietnam War and certain Korean War veterans receiving care and services through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for spina bifida-related medical conditions and children of women Vietnam veterans born with certain birth defects as meeting the definition of minimum essential coverage under requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).
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 4.1% 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 | 417 | 95.9% |
| Nay | Lost | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.1% |