Conversation so far:
which state did patrick kennedy represent?
Rhode Island.
what legislation he was known for?
Kennedy was lead sponsor of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act.
did the act pass in the house?
passed on October 3, 2008.
was the act signed into a law of the country?
Kennedy authored and co-sponsored the Positive Aging Act, the Foundations for Learning Act.
what is the ultimate fate of  these acts sponsored by kennedy?
CANNOTANSWER.

Question: did kennedy get support of his family for his efforts at the house of representatives?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Patrick Kennedy get support for his efforts at the House of Representatives alone?