118th Congress (1st) Vote 97 - A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a study and clinical trials on the effects of cannabis on certain health outcomes of veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes.

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Explore the details of the recent Senate roll call vote on 326. View voting results, analysis, and individual votes of lawmakers. Stay informed on the legislative decision-making process.

4/26/2023, 4:35 PM

Vote Summary

S 326 - VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023

118th Congress (1st) Vote 97 is a Senate Vote on Bill S 326, VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023. S 326 was introduced on February 9, 2023 by 1 Sponsors and 18 Cosponsors.

The VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 326, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to authorize the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct research on the potential benefits of medicinal cannabis for veterans.

If passed, the bill would require the VA to conduct clinical trials on the use of cannabis for medical purposes, specifically focusing on its effectiveness in treating conditions such as chronic pain, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other ailments commonly experienced by veterans. The research would also examine the potential risks and side effects of using cannabis as a medical treatment.

The bill emphasizes the importance of providing veterans with access to alternative treatment options, particularly in light of the ongoing opioid crisis and the high rates of prescription drug abuse among veterans. By conducting research on medicinal cannabis, the VA hopes to better understand its potential benefits and risks, and ultimately provide veterans with more effective and safer treatment options. Overall, the VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023 seeks to expand the VA's research capabilities and improve the quality of care provided to veterans by exploring the potential benefits of medicinal cannabis as a treatment option.

The vote failed with a tally of 57 For, 42 Against, 0 Present, and 1 Not Voting. When broken down by party, there were 46 Democrats, 8 Republican, and 3 Independents voting For, 1 Democrats, 41 Republican, and 0 Independents voting Against, 0 Democrats, 0 Republican, and 0 Independents voting Present, and finally, 1 Democrats, 0 Republican, and 0 Independents Not Voting.

Voting For

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4683

Voting Against

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1410

Voting Present

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000

Not Voting

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100

Official Vote Question

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 326 - A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a study and clinical trials on the effects of cannabis on certain health outcomes of veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes.