House vote: H.R. 239 // June 24, 2021
Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act
Sponsor: Julia Brownley (D-CA)
This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs from requiring payment from a veteran for any contraceptive item that is required to be covered by health insurance plans without a cost-sharing requirement.
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 2.1% 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 | 245 | 55.9% |
| Nay | Lost | 181 | 41.9% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 2.1% |