S Amdt 2730 - Medicare Part D Amendment - National Key Vote
Harry Reid voted Yea (Motion Vote) on this Legislation.
Read statements Harry Reid made in this general time period.
Timeline
- Senate Motion Rejected
- Feb. 2, 2006
- Introduced
- Feb. 2, 2006
Related Legislation
Related Issues
Stage Details
Title: Medicare Part D Amendment
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote on a motion to waive the Budget Act in order to adopt an amendment that expands the 6-month enrollment period for the Prescription Drug Benefit Program to the entire year of 2006 and allows beneficiaries, to change plans once in that year when they make a mistake without penalty after enrollment.
Highlights:
- Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to fully reimburse pharmacies, States and individuals for cost in 2006 for covered part D drugs.
More Info About this Vote
NOTE: A MOTION TO WAIVE THE BUDGET ACT, IF ADOPTED, TEMPORARILY SETS ASIDE A SPECIFIC PROVISION OF THE BUDGET ACT OF 1974 SO THAT AN AMENDMENT THAT VIOLATES THE ACT MAY BE CONSIDERED. A 3/5 MAJORITY IS REQUIRED FOR ADOPTION.
Title: Medicare Part D Amendment