Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2017
Official title: “To amend the Public Health Service Act to coordinate Federal congenital heart disease research efforts and to improve public education and awareness of congenital heart disease, and for other purposes.”
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How it passed
The Senate passed it without objection on December 12, 2018. No individual votes are recorded.
The House passed it 355 to 7 on December 19, 2018, with 70 members who did not vote.
It became law on December 21, 2018.
The question on the official record: House, “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment”.
| Chamber and party | Yes | No | Present | Did not vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Republicans | 188 | 7 | 0 | 40 |
| House Democrats | 167 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
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