Sen. James Risch: key health care votes
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2 [more]
Sen. Risch voted Yes, which we score as a pro-consumer vote.
This bill would end Medicare as we know it, replacing it with a voucher system for seniors to buy health insurance coverage on the open market. Actuaries say the amount of the vouchers would not be enough for seniors to replace the coverage they would lose with the end of Medicare. [more]
Sen. Risch voted Yes, which we score as unfavorable.