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S.1052, the Patients' Bill of Rights

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 819: Thompson Amdt. No. 819, as modified; To require exhaustion of remedies. Result: Agreed to (98-0, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 819: Thompson Amdt. No. 819, as modified; To require exhaustion of remedies. Result: Agreed to (98-0, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

S.Res.117, A resolution to honor John Downing, Brian Fahey and Harry Ford, who lost their lives in the course of duty as firefighters, and recognize them for their bravery and sacrifice H.Con.Res.176, Adjournment resolution

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 844: Specter Amdt. No. 844; To require that causes of action under this Act be maintained in Federal Court. Result: Rejected (42-58, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 840: Motion to Table Enzi Amdt. No. 840 Division I; To provide immunity to certain self-insured group health plans that provide health insurance options. Result: Agreed to (55-45, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 834: Snowe Amdt. No. 834, as modified; To modify provisions relating to causes of action against employers. Result: Agreed to (96-4, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 844: Specter Amdt. No. 844; To require that causes of action under this Act be maintained in Federal Court. Result: Rejected (42-58, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 840: Motion to Table Enzi Amdt. No. 840 Division I; To provide immunity to certain self-insured group health plans that provide health insurance options. Result: Agreed to (55-45, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 834: Snowe Amdt. No. 834, as modified; To modify provisions relating to causes of action against employers. Result: Agreed to (96-4, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 831: Motion to Table Bond Amdt. No. 831; To ensure that patients receive a minimum share of any settlement or award in a cause of action under this Act. Result: Agreed to (62-38, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 831: Motion to Table Bond Amdt. No. 831; To ensure that patients receive a minimum share of any settlement or award in a cause of action under this Act. Result: Agreed to (62-38, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 830: Breaux Amdt No. 830; To modify provisions relating to the standard with respect to the continued applicability of State law. Result: Agreed to (64-36, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 826: Motion to Table Collins Amdt. No. 826; To modify provisions relating to preemption and State flexibility. Result: Agreed to (53-44, 3 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 830: Breaux Amdt No. 830; To modify provisions relating to the standard with respect to the continued applicability of State law. Result: Agreed to (64-36, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 826: Motion to Table Collins Amdt. No. 826; To modify provisions relating to preemption and State flexibility. Result: Agreed to (53-44, 3 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

S.1052, the Patients' Bill of Rights

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 820: McCain Amdt. No. 820; To clarify that nothing in the bill permits independent medical reviewers to require that plans or issuers cover specifically excluded items or services. Result: Agreed to (100-0, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 820: McCain Amdt. No. 820; To clarify that nothing in the bill permits independent medical reviewers to require that plans or issuers cover specifically excluded items or services. Result: Agreed to (100-0, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Motion S.Amdt. 818: Motion to Table Kyl Amdt. No. 818; To clarify that independent medical reviewers may not require coverage for excluded benefits and to clarify provisions relating to the independent determinations of the reviewer. Result: Agreed to (54-45, 1 member not voting, 1/2...