H.R.5: To improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medi cal care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on th e health care delivery system.

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March 22, 2012 Roll call number 126 in the House
Question On Passage: H R 5 To improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system
Ayes: 223 (Democrat: 7; Republican: 216)
Nays: 181 (Democrat: 171; Republican: 10)
Abstained: 23 (Democrat: 12; Republican: 11)
Present: 4
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 51%
Result: Passed

Republicans Voting 'Nay'

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

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