Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Official title: “To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the Medicare Program, to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, to enhance low-income benefit programs, and to maintain access to care in rural areas, including pharmacy access, and for other purposes.”
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How it passed
The House passed it 383 to 41 on July 15, 2008, with 11 members who did not vote.
The Senate passed it 70 to 26 on July 15, 2008, with 4 senators who did not vote.
It became law on July 15, 2008.
The question on the official record: House, “Passage, Objections of the President Not Withstanding”. Senate, “On Overriding the Veto H.R. 6331”.
| Chamber and party | Yes | No | Present | Did not vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Republicans | 153 | 41 | 0 | 5 |
| House Democrats | 230 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Senate Republicans | 21 | 26 | 0 | 2 |
| Senate Democrats | 47 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Senate independents | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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