Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act
Sponsor: Timothy Kaine (D-VA)
Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act This bill makes several budgetary, technical, and procedural changes, particularly in relation to Medicare and increasing the debt limit. Specifically, the bill continues to exempt Medicare from sequestration until March 31, 2022. ) The bill also establishes expedited Senate procedures for considering legislation to increase the debt limit.
Health Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 8.5% 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 | 59 | 62.7% |
| Nay | Lost | 35 | 28.8% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 8.5% |