Senate Vote 66
April 3, 2001
5:34PM ET
On the Amendment (Baucus Amdt No 172)
S.AMDT. 172
To establish a prescription drug benefit under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, without using funds generated from either the Medicare or Social Security surpluses, that is voluntary; accessible to all beneficiaries; designed to assist beneficiaries with the high cost of prescription drugs, protect them from excessive out of pocket costs, and give them bargaining power in the marketplace; affordable to all beneficiaries and the program; administered using private sector entities and competitive purchasing techniques; and consistent with broader Medicare reform.
Amendment Rejected
50-47
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Yea
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Nay