Understanding how your elected officials vote on health care legislation is crucial. Health care impacts every American family, and knowing your representative’s stance on key bills allows you to hold them accountable and participate more effectively in the democratic process. This page provides access to roll-call votes on significant health reform legislation in the U.S. Congress, detailing how each member voted on measures that could reshape the American healthcare landscape.
To find out how your representative voted, browse the lists below, categorized by chamber – the House of Representatives and the Senate. Each entry includes the date of the vote, the name of the bill, and a direct link to the official roll-call vote record. By clicking these links, you can see exactly how each member of Congress cast their vote.
If you are unsure who your representatives are, you can use online tools like the official House.gov website to identify them by your zip code. Staying informed about these votes is the first step in engaging with your representatives on healthcare issues that matter to you.
House of Representatives: Key Health Care Votes
The House of Representatives has been actively involved in shaping health care policy. Below are some significant roll-call votes related to health care reform:
116th Congress (2019-2020)
- 05/09/2019: Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act of 2019 – Roll-call Vote H196-116.2019 – This act addressed protections for individuals with pre-existing health conditions, a key aspect of ongoing healthcare debates.
115th Congress (2017-2018)
- 05/04/2017: American Health Care Act of 2017 – Roll-call Vote H256-115.2017 – Also known as “Trumpcare,” this bill was an attempt to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
- 01/13/2017: Budget Resolution to Repeal the ACA – Roll-call Vote H58-115.2017 – A budget resolution setting the stage for efforts to dismantle the Affordable Care Act.
114th Congress (2015-2016)
- 02/02/2016: Override of President’s Veto of H.R. 3762 – Roll-call Vote H53-114.2016 – This vote concerned a bill related to ACA repeal that was ultimately vetoed by the President.
- 01/06/2016: Restoring Americans’ Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act of 2015 – Roll-call Vote H6-114.2016 – Another legislative effort aimed at modifying or repealing aspects of the ACA through the budget reconciliation process.
- 06/23/2015: Protecting Seniors’ Access to Medicare Act of 2015 – Roll-call Vote H376-114.2015 – Focused on Medicare and ensuring seniors’ access to healthcare services.
- 06/18/2015: Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2015 – Roll-call Vote H375-114.2015 – Addressed issues related to medical innovation and potentially medical device taxes under the ACA.
- 03/26/2015: Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) – Roll-call Vote H144-114.2015 – A bipartisan bill that reformed Medicare payment systems and extended funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
- 02/03/2015: Repeal of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act – Roll-call Vote H58-114.2015 – A direct vote on repealing the core components of the Affordable Care Act.
- 01/08/2015: Save American Workers Act of 2015 – Roll-call Vote H14-114.2015 – This bill aimed to modify the employer mandate provision of the Affordable Care Act.
113th Congress (2013-2014)
- 09/11/2014: Employee Health Care Protection Act of 2013 – Roll-call Vote H495-113.2014 – Focused on employee health care protections and potentially aimed to adjust aspects of the ACA related to employer-sponsored insurance.
- 04/03/2014: Save American Workers Act of 2014 – Roll-call Vote H156-113.2014 – Similar to the 2015 bill, this likely addressed the employer mandate under the ACA.
- 03/05/2014: SIMPLE Fairness Act – Roll-call Vote H97-113.2014 – Pertaining to healthcare and tax fairness, potentially related to health insurance subsidies or tax credits.
- 11/15/2013: Keep Your Health Plan Act of 2013 – Roll-call Vote H587-113.2013 – Addressed concerns about individuals losing their existing health plans due to ACA regulations.
- 07/17/2013: Fairness for American Families Act – Roll-call Vote H363-113.2013 – Potentially related to tax credits or subsidies within the ACA framework and their impact on families.
- 05/16/2013: Repeal of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act – Roll-call Vote H154-113.2013 – Another attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act.
112th Congress (2011-2012)
- 07/11/2012: Repeal of Obamacare Act – Roll-call Vote H460-112.2012 – Focused specifically on repealing “Obamacare,” another name for the Affordable Care Act.
- 05/03/2011: Repealing Funding for State Health Benefit Exchanges – Roll-call Vote H285-112.2011 – Aimed to defund the state health insurance exchanges established under the ACA.
- 01/19/2011: Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act – Roll-call Vote H14-112.2011 – An early attempt in the 112th Congress to repeal the ACA, framed with economic concerns.
111th Congress (2009-2010) – The Passage of the ACA
- 03/21/2010: Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 – Roll-call Vote H167-111.2010 – A reconciliation bill that made key changes and additions to the Affordable Care Act.
- 03/21/2010: Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) – Roll-call Vote H165-111.2010 – The historic vote on the Affordable Care Act itself, a landmark piece of health care legislation.
- 11/07/2009: Affordable Health Care for America Act – Roll-call Vote H887-111.2009 – An earlier version of the legislation that eventually became the ACA.
- 01/14/2009: Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization and Expansion (CHIP) – Roll-call Vote H16-111.2009 – Reauthorization and expansion of CHIP, providing healthcare coverage to millions of children.
United States Senate: Key Health Care Votes
The Senate also plays a vital role in health care legislation. Here are key Senate votes:
115th Congress (2017-2018)
- 10/10/2018: Resolution to Overturn Trump Administration’s Expansion of Short-Term Health Insurance – Roll-call Vote S226-115.2018 – Addressed the expansion of short-term health insurance plans, which have different regulations than ACA-compliant plans.
- 07/28/2017: Health Care Freedom Act (“Skinny Repeal”) – Roll-call Vote S179-115.2017 – A “skinny repeal” attempt to dismantle parts of the ACA, particularly the individual and employer mandates.
- 07/26/2017: Obamacare Repeal Reconciliation Act of 2017 – Roll-call Vote S169-115.2017 – Another reconciliation bill aimed at repealing and replacing the ACA.
- 07/25/2017: Motion to Waive Budgetary Discipline Re: Amdt. No. 270 – Roll-call Vote S168-115.2017 – A procedural vote related to budget rules and healthcare legislation amendments.
- 07/25/2017: Motion to Proceed on H.R. 1628: American Health Care Act of 2017 – Roll-call Vote S167-115.2017 – A vote to begin Senate debate on the American Health Care Act.
- 01/12/2017: Budget Resolution to Repeal the ACA – Roll-call Vote S26-115.2017 – Senate version of the budget resolution to initiate ACA repeal efforts.
114th Congress (2015-2016)
- 12/03/2015: Restoring Americans’ Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act of 2015 – Roll-call Vote S329-114.2015 – Senate consideration of the reconciliation bill focused on ACA changes.
- 07/26/2015: Repeal of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act – Roll-call Vote S253-114.2015 – A Senate vote on the full repeal of the Affordable Care Act.
112th Congress (2011-2012)
- 02/02/2011: Repealing the Health Care Bill – Roll-call Vote S9-112.2011 – Early Senate vote on repealing the Affordable Care Act.
111th Congress (2009-2010) – ACA Passage in the Senate
- 03/25/2010: Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 – Roll-call Vote S105-111.2010 – Senate vote on the reconciliation bill amending the ACA.
- 12/24/2009: Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) – Roll-call Vote S396-111.2009 – Senate vote on the Affordable Care Act.
- 12/15/2009: Authorizing Importation of Prescription Drugs – Roll-call Vote S377-111.2009 – Vote on allowing the importation of prescription drugs, aimed at lowering drug costs.
- 12/03/2009: Preventive Services Coverage Requirements – Roll-call Vote S355-111.2009 – Related to requirements for insurance coverage of preventive health services.
- 01/29/2009: Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization and Expansion – Roll-call Vote S31-111.2009 – Senate vote on CHIP reauthorization and expansion.
By reviewing these votes, you can gain a clearer understanding of your representatives’ positions on health care and hold them accountable for their decisions. Stay informed and engaged to shape the future of health care in America.
