House vote: H.R. 7217 // December 11, 2018Needed two-thirds to pass
IMPROVE Act
Sponsor: JOE BARTON (R-TX)
This bill establishes a state Medicaid option to provide for medical assistance with respect to coordinated care provided through a health home (i.e., a designated provider or team of health-care professionals) for children with medically complex conditions. States must determine payment methodologies in accordance with specified requirements; payments also temporarily qualify for an enhanced federal matching rate. The bill also makes a series of reductions relating to federal Medicaid expenditures.
Health Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 5.7% 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 | 400 | 91.6% |
| Nay | Lost | 11 | 2.7% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 5.7% |