House vote: H.R. 4843 // May 11, 2016Needed two-thirds to pass
Infant Plan of Safe Care Improvement Act
Sponsor: Lou Barletta (R-PA)
Infant Plan of Safe Care Improvement Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the national clearinghouse for information relating to child abuse, to maintain and disseminate information about the requirements and best practices relating to the development of plans of safe care for infants born affected by illegal substance abuse, withdrawal symptoms, or a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. (Sec.
Families Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 3.2% 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 | 421 | 96.8% |
| Nay | Lost | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 3.2% |