Sustaining Excellence in Medicaid Act of 2019
Sponsor: Debbie Dingell (D-MI)
This bill extends several health care programs and requirements and revises certain Medicare drug payment methodologies. (Sec. 2) The bill temporarily extends the Medicaid demonstration program for certified community behavioral health clinics. (Sec. 3) The bill also temporarily extends the applicability of Medicaid eligibility criteria that protect against spousal impoverishment for recipients of home- and community-based services.
Health Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.3% 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 | 371 | 84.9% |
| Nay | Lost | 46 | 10.8% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.3% |