House vote: H.R. 1484 // May 31, 2011Needed two-thirds to pass
Veterans Appeals Improvement Act of 2011
Sponsor: BOB FILNER (D-CA)
Veterans Appeals Improvement Act of 2011 - Provides that if a veteran claimant or representative submits new evidence in support of a case for which a substantive appeal has been filed to the Board of Veterans' Appeals, such evidence shall be submitted directly to the Board and not to the agency of jurisdiction, unless the claimant or representative requests that the evidence first be reviewed by the agency of jurisdiction.
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 3.4% 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 | 419 | 96.3% |
| Nay | Lost | 1 | 0.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 3.4% |