H.R.1424: To amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans.

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March 05, 2008 Roll call number 101 in the House
Question On Passage: H R 1424 Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act
Ayes: 268 (Democrat: 221; Republican: 47)
Nays: 148 (Democrat: 3; Republican: 145)
Abstained: 13 (Democrat: 7; Republican: 6)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 62%
Result: Passed

Republicans Voting 'Aye'

** Because of incomplete data from newly elected Representatives, party breakdown visualizations may be inaccurate by one or two votes.

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