House vote: H.R. 2521 // December 1, 2022Needed two-thirds to pass
DOULA for VA Act of 2022
Sponsor: Brenda Lawrence (D-MI)
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to study the feasibility and advisability of furnishing doula services to pregnant or formerly pregnant veterans (with respect to postpartum care) who are enrolled in the VA health care system.
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 5.2% 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 | 369 | 84.8% |
| Nay | Lost | 43 | 10.1% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 5.2% |