House vote: H.R. 2189 // October 28, 2013Needed two-thirds to pass
To establish a commission or task force to evaluate the backlog of disability claims of the Department of Veterans Affairs
Sponsor: Jeff Miller (R-FL)
Title I: Improvement of Claims Processing - (Sec. 101) Establishes within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) a commission or task force to study: (1) the backlog of veterans' disability claims, including the current process used by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Secretary) to evaluate claims and appeals and the applicable laws and regulations; and (2) the anticipated increase of such appeals. S.
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 6.9% 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 | 404 | 92.8% |
| Nay | Lost | 1 | 0.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 6.9% |