House vote: H.R. 467 // May 24, 2017Needed two-thirds to pass
VA Scheduling Accountability Act
Sponsor: Jackie Walorski (R-IN)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.) VA Scheduling Accountability Act (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure that each VA medical facility annually certifies that it is in full compliance with all provisions of law and regulations relating to scheduling appointments for veterans hospital care and medical services. The VA may not waive any applicable provision of such laws or regulations.
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 3.8% 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 | 419 | 96.2% |
| Nay | Lost | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 3.8% |