House vote: H.R. 184 // July 24, 2018
Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2018
Sponsor: Erik Paulsen (R-MN)
Protect Medical Innovation Act of 201 8 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the excise tax on the sale of a medical device by the manufacturer, producer, or importer.
Taxation Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.6% 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 | 283 | 64.8% |
| Nay | Lost | 132 | 30.6% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.6% |