House vote: H.R. 2646 // July 6, 2016Needed two-thirds to pass
Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2016
Sponsor: Tim Murphy (R-PA)
Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2016 TITLE I--ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE (Sec. 101) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act (PHSA) to rename the position of Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use. The bill revises the duties under this position, including to require the review and evaluation of programs related to mental illness and substance use disorders.
Health Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 2.6% 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 | 422 | 97.0% |
| Nay | Lost | 2 | 0.5% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 2.6% |