House vote: H.R. 570 // March 8, 2011Needed two-thirds to pass
Dental Emergency Responder Act of 2011
Sponsor: Michael Burgess (R-TX)
Dental Emergency Responder Act of 2011 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the inclusion of dental health facilities in the National Health Security Strategy for purposes of preparedness during public health emergencies. Includes dental entities among entities that may carry out education and training activities to improve responses to public health emergencies.
Emergency Management Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 5.1% 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 | 401 | 92.0% |
| Nay | Lost | 12 | 2.9% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 5.1% |