House vote: H.R. 3224 // November 12, 2019Needed two-thirds to pass
Deborah Sampson Act
Sponsor: Julia Brownley (D-CA)
Deborah Sampson Act This bill implements or expands various programs related to health care and benefits for women veterans at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). TITLE I--VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (Sec. 101) The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) must establish the Office of Women's Health for the purpose of providing a central office for monitoring and encouraging the activities of VHA with respect to the provision, evaluation, and improvement of women veterans' health care services.
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 5.8% 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 | 399 | 91.6% |
| Nay | Lost | 11 | 2.6% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 5.8% |