House vote: H.R. 987 // May 16, 2019
Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act
Sponsor: Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE)
Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act This bill addresses prescription drugs and the health insurance market, including (1) revising processes related to federal approval of generic drugs; (2) providing funding for states to establish health insurances exchanges; (3) nullifying an agency rule related to short-term, limited duration coverage; and (4) expanding outreach activities.
Health Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.1% 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 | 234 | 53.6% |
| Nay | Lost | 183 | 42.3% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.1% |