In a perfect democracy, at least 50% of people would support every decision.

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House vote: H.R. 1667 // December 8, 2021Needed two-thirds to pass

Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act

Sponsor: Susan Wild (D-PA)

This bill establishes grants and requires other activities to improve mental and behavioral health among health care providers. Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must award grants to hospitals, medical professional associations, and other health care entities for programs to promote mental health and resiliency among health care providers. In addition, HHS may award grants for relevant mental and behavioral health training for health care students, residents, or professionals.

Health Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

Who won, and how much of the country was behind them

Won the vote · Yea

392 votes, representing 231,278,241 people89.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

36 votes, representing 22,390,337 people8.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 1.6% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon39289.7%
NayLost368.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken01.6%