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← Danny K. Davis

Danny K. Davis on Health Care

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Health Care226 votes · 77.6/100 consistent
Expand coverageRestrict coverage

725 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Health Care. 226 of them counted toward the score above: 198 toward “Expand coverage” and 28 toward “Restrict coverage”.

The other 499 did not count: 487 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 12 were ones they did not cast a yea or nay on. They are listed below anyway, marked as not scored, because a filtered list of votes is not a voting record.

DateWhat was voted onVotedCounted as
1998-07-24Patient Protection Act — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 4250, TO PROVIDE NEW PATIENT PROTECTIONS UNDER GROUP HEALTH PLANS.)H.R. 4250 · 105th Congress · On PassageNayRestrict coverage
1998-07-24Patient Protection Act — (HOUSE REJECTED THE BERRY MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND THE WORKFORCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK TO THE HOUSE WITH AN AMENDMENT DEALING WITH MEDICAL NECESSITY. .)H.R. 4250 · 105th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsYeaExpand coverage
1998-07-24Patient Protection Act — (HOUSE AGREED TO TABLE THE MOTION TO APPEAL THE RULING OF THE CHAIR. .)H.R. 4250 · 105th Congress · On Motion to Table the Appeal of the Ruling of the ChairNayDirection not readable
1998-07-24H.R.4250 BY GINGRICH (R-GA) -- PATIENT PROTECTION ACT OF 1998 (HOUSE REJECTED THE DINGELL AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS TO PROTECT ACCESS TO CARE AND CONTAIN THE TEXT OF H.R. 3605, PATIENTS' BILL OF RIGHTS ACT. .)H.R. 4250 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaExpand coverage
1998-06-04Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Act — H.R.3433 BY BUNNING (R-KY) -- TICKET TO WORK AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY ACT OF 1998 (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 3433, TO AMEND THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT TO ESTABLISH A TICKET TO WORK AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM IN THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TO PROVIDE BENEFICIARIES WITH DISABILITIES MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES TO RETURN TO WORK AND TO EXTEND MEDICARE COVERAGE FOR SUCH BENEFICIARIES, AND TO AMEND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 TO PROVIDE A TAX CREDIT FOR IMPAIRMENT-RELATED WORK EXPENSES.)H.R. 3433 · 105th Congress · On PassageYeaExpand coverage
1998-05-21(HOUSE AGREED TO THE THORNBERRY AMENDMENT THAT AUTHORIZES DOD TO CONDUCT A DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM FOR ENROLLING MEDICARE-ELIGIBLE MILITARY RETIREES IN THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM.)H.R. 3616 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaExpand coverage
1998-05-12War on Drugs to Protect Children — H.RES.423 BY HASTERT (R-IL) -- RESOLUTION TO WIN THE WAR ON DRUGS (HOUSE PASSED H. RES. 423, EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE HOUSE WITH RESPECT TO WINNING THE WAR ON DRUGS TO PROTECT OUR CHILDREN. .)H.Res. 423 · 105th Congress · Suspend the rules and agreeYeaDirection not readable
1998-04-29Prohibit Federal Funds for Needle Distribution Programs — (HOUSE PASSED H. R. 3717 TO PROHIBIT THE EXPENDITURE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF NEEDLES OR SYRINGES FOR THE HYPODERMIC INJECTION OF ILLEGAL DRUGS.)H.R. 3717 · 105th Congress · On PassageNayExpand coverage
1998-04-29Prohibit Federal Funds for Needle Distribution Programs — H.R.3717 BY SOLOMON (R-NY) -- PROHIBITING FEDERAL FUNDING OF NEEDLES OR SYRINGES, PROVISION (HOUSE REJECTED THE PELOSI MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK TO THE HOUSE WITH AN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ALLOW THE USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF NEEDLES OR SYRINGES FOR THE HYPODERMIC INJECTION OF ILLEGAL DRUGS WHEN A GOVERNOR, STATE HEALTH OFFICER, OR LOCAL MUNICIPAL HEALTH AUTHORITY DETERMINES THAT SUCH A PROGRAM WOULD REDUCE THE RATE OF TRANSMISSION OF HIV, NOT ENCOURAGE USE OF ILLEGAL DRUGS, AND IS ACCEPTABLE TO THE AFFECTED COMMUNITY.)H.R. 3717 · 105th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsYeaExpand coverage
1998-04-23(HOUSE REJECTED THE JACKSON-LEE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT PROTECTIVE ORDERS AND SEALING OF CASES AND SETTLEMENTS RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH OR SAFETY. .)H.R. 1252 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1998-03-10To provide surveillance, research, and services aimed at prevention of birth defects, and for other purposes. — S.419 BY BOND (R-MO) -- BIRTH DEFECTS PREVENTION ACT OF 1998 (PUB. L. 105-168, APPROVED 4/21/98) (HOUSE VOTED TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 419, TO PROVIDE SURVEILLANCE, RESEARCH, AND SERVICES AIMED AT PREVENTION OF BIRTH DEFECTS. .)S. 419 · 105th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaExpand coverage
1998-02-04A Resolution Concerning Attorneys’ Fees, Costs, and Sanctions Payable by the White House Health Care Task Force — H.J.R.107 BY HAYWORTH (R-AZ) -- RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT TAXPAYER FUNDS SHOULD NOT BE USED TO PAY A COURT JUDGEMENT (HOUSE PASSED H.J. RES. 107, EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT THE AWARD OF ATTORNEYS' FEES, COSTS, AND SANCTIONS OF $285,864.78 ORDERED BY UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE ROYCE C. LAMBERTH ON DECEMBER 18, 1997, SHOULD NOT BE PAID WITH TAXPAYER FUNDS. .)H.J.Res. 107 · 105th Congress · On PassageNayDirection not readable
1997-11-08Medal of Honor — H.R.2813 BY FOWLER (R-FL) -- PRIVATE RELIEF (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 2813, TO WAIVE TIME LIMITATIONS SPECIFIED BY LAW IN ORDER TO ALLOW THE MEDAL OF HONOR TO BE AWARDED TO ROBERT R. INGRAM OF JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, FOR ACTS OF VALOR WHILE A NAVY HOSPITAL CORPSMAN IN THE REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM DURING THE VIETNAM CONFLICT. .)H.R. 2813 · 105th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaDirection not readable
1997-09-09(HOUSE AGREED TO THE ISTOOK AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED, BY THE CASTLE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES PROVIDERS OF SERVICES UNDER TITLE X OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT TO CERTIFY THAT FAMILY PARTICIPATION IS ENCOURAGED IN THE DECISION OF MINORS TO SEEK FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES AND THAT COUNSELING IS PROVIDED ON HOW TO RESIST COERCIVE SEXUAL ACTIVITIES. .)H.R. 2264 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1997-09-09(HOUSE AGREED TO THE CASTLE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO THE ISTOOK AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES PROVIDERS OF SERVICES UNDER TITLE X OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT TO CERTIFY THAT FAMILY PARTICIPATION IS ENCOURAGED IN THE DECISION OF MINORS TO SEEK FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES AND THAT COUNSELING IS PROVIDED ON HOW TO RESIST COERCIVE SEXUAL ACTIVITIES. .)H.R. 2264 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1997-09-09(HOUSE REJECTED THE COBURN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR STATE AIDS DRUG ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS BY $34.8 MILLION AND REDUCE AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE POLICY AND RESEARCH BY $2.3 MILLION, REFUGEE AND ENTRANT ASSISTANCE BY $22.6 MILLION, HHS DEPARTMENTAL MANAGEMENT BY $4.8 MILLION, AND POLICY RESEARCH BY $5 MILLION. .)H.R. 2264 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayRestrict coverage
1997-07-23Budget Enforcement Act of 1997 — H.R.2003 BY BARTON (R-TX) -- BUDGET ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK FORTHWITH WITH AMENDMENTS THAT USE BUDGET SURPLUSES TO TAKE THE SOCIAL SECURITY TRUST FUND OFF-BUDGET; LIMIT MEDICARE PREMIUM INCREASES; ESTABLISH WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE AND SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE JURISDICTION TO CONSIDER LEGISLATION RESPONDING TO REVENUE SHORTFALLS; PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY IN RESPONSE TO EXCESS SPENDING; CLARIFY SPENDING SEQUESTRATION TRIGGERING PROCEDURES; LIMIT SIZE OF SPENDING SEQUESTIONS; AND PROVIDE FOR A PARTIAL SUSPENSION OF THE PHASE-IN OF TAX CUTS.)H.R. 2003 · 105th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayRestrict coverage
1997-07-10Balanced Budget Act of 1997 — H.R.2015 BY KASICH (R-OH) -- BALANCED BUDGET ACT OF 1997 VETERANS RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1997 BUDGET ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1997 NATIONAL CAPITAL REVITALIZATION AND SELF-GOVERNMENT IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1997 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA RETIREMENT PROTECTION ACT OF 1997 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT REFORM ACT OF 1997 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BOND FINANCING IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 1997 (PUB.L. 105-33, APPROVED 8/05/97) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SPRATT MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES (1) ON THE MATTERS PERTAINING TO INCREASING THE AGE OF ELIGIBILITY FOR MEDICARE, REJECT THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN SECTION 5611 OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT; (2) ON THE MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE MINIMUM WAGE, WORKER PROTECTIONS, AND CIVIL RIGHTS - (A) INSIST ON PARAGRAPHS (2) AND (3) AND REJECT THE REMAINDER OF SECTIONS 417(F) OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT, AS AMENDED BY SECTIONS 5006 AND 9006 OF THE BILL, AS PASSED THE HOUSE AND (B) REJECT THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN SECTIONS 5004 AND 9004 OF THE BILL, AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE.)H.R. 2015 · 105th Congress · Motion to Instruct ConfereesYeaDirection not readable
1997-06-25Balanced Budget Act of 1997 — H.R.2015 BY KASICH (R-OH) -- BALANCED BUDGET ACT OF 1997 VETERANS RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1997 BUDGET ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1997 NATIONAL CAPITAL REVITALIZATION AND SELF-GOVERNMENT IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1997 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA RETIREMENT PROTECTION ACT OF 1997 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT REFORM ACT OF 1997 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BOND FINANCING IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 1997 (PUB.L. 105-33, APPROVED 8/05/97) (HOUSE REJECTED A BROWN OF OHIO MOTION THAT SOUGHT TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK TO THE HOUSE FORTHWITH WITH AN AMENDMENT THAT ESTABLISHES THE CHILD HEALTH INSURANCE INITIATIVE ACT OF 1997.)H.R. 2015 · 105th Congress · On Motion to Recommit With InstructionsYeaDirection not readable
1997-06-23(HOUSE AGREED TO THE BUYER AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES A JOINT PLAN FROM THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE AND THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE HEALTH CARE TO PERSIAN GULF VETERANS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS WHO SUFFER FROM A GULF WAR ILLNESS, INCLUDING FOLLOW UP TREATMENT AFTER INITIAL EXAMINATION AS PART OF REGISTRATION IN THE PERSIAN GULF WAR VETERANS HEALTH REGISTRY OR THE COMPREHENSIVE CLINICAL EVALUATION PROGRAM; REQUIRES A COMPTROLLER GENERAL STUDY OF REVISED DISABILITY CRITERIA TO ENSURE ACCURATE RATINGS RELATED TO A DIAGNOSIS OF A PERSIAN GULF ILLNESS; REQUIRES A MEDICAL TRACKING SYSTEM FOR MEMBERS DEPLOYED OVERSEAS; REQUIRES REPORTS ON PLANS TO TRACK THE DAILY LOCATION OF UNITS SERVING IN A THEATER OF OPERATIONS AND PLANS TO IMPROVE THE DETECTION OF CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS; REQUIRES THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE TO PROVIDE A NOTICE WITH SPECIFIED INFORMATION TO EACH MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES WHENEVER AN INVESTIGATIONAL NEW DRUG IS ADMINISTERED; REQUIRES A REPORT EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF MEDICAL RESEARCH INITIATIVES REGARDING GULF WAR ILLNESSES; AND PROVIDES $4.5 MILLION TO ESTABLISH A PERSIAN GULF ILLNESS CLINICAL TRIALS PROGRAM. .)H.R. 1119 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaExpand coverage
1997-05-22Drug Free Communities Act — H.R.956 BY PORTMAN (R-OH) -- DRUG-FREE COMMUNITIES ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE VOTED TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 956, AMENDED, TO AMEND THE NATIONAL NARCOTICS LEADERSHIP ACT OF 1988 TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM TO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE LOCAL COMMUNITIES THAT FIRST DEMONSTRATE A COMPREHENSIVE, LONG-TERM COMMITMENT TO REDUCE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AMONG YOUTH.)H.R. 956 · 105th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaDirection not readable
1997-05-21(HOUSE REJECTED THE KENNEDY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO ACHIEVE A BALANCED BUDGET AND REDUCE DEFENSE FUNDING AND TAX CUTS AND INCREASE FUNDING FOR HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION, TRANSPORTATION, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, MEDICAID, AND OTHER DOMESTIC DISCRETIONARY SPENDING PROGRAMS.)H.Con.Res. 84 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaExpand coverage
1997-05-21H.C.R.84 BY KASICH (R-OH) -- RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 1998 THROUGH 2002 (HOUSE REJECTED THE WATERS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO ACHIEVE A BALANCED BUDGET AND REDUCE DEFENSE SPENDING AND CORPORATE TAX CONSIDERATIONS, DELAY TAX CUTS UNTIL THE BUDGET IS BALANCED, AND INCREASE FUNDING FOR EDUCATION, TRAINING, HEALTHCARE, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, CRIME PREVENTION, AND OTHER DISCRETIONARY PROGRAMS.)H.Con.Res. 84 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaExpand coverage
1997-05-15(HOUSE AGREED TO THE DIAZ-BALART AMENDMENT THAT POSTPONES THE TERMINATION OF SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME AND MEDICAID PAYMENTS TO LEGAL IMMIGRANTS AND RESCINDS $240 MILLION FROM THE JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND BASIC SKILLS PROGRAM TO OFFSET THE COST.)H.R. 1469 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaExpand coverage
1997-04-10Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act of 1997 — H.R.1003 BY HALL, RALPH (D-TX) -- ASSISTED SUICIDE FUNDING RESTRICTION ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE VOTED TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 1003, AMENDED, TO CLARIFY FEDERAL LAW WITH RESPECT TO RESTRICTING THE USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF ASSISTED SUICIDE.)H.R. 1003 · 105th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaRestrict coverage

Sorted newest first. “Counted as” is which end of the Expand coverage / Restrict coverage axis the vote moved this member toward, using the direction recorded for this issue on that roll call. Open any row to see the full measure, the tally, and the reason that direction was assigned.