House vote: H.Res. 591 // March 21, 2012
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5) to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system
Sponsor: Richard Nugent (R-FL)
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5) to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system.
Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 8.0% 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 | 225 | 51.6% |
| Nay | Lost | 174 | 40.4% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 8.0% |