Summary
The U.S. House of Representatives is planning to vote on a bill to extend health care subsidies for the Affordable Care Act. This happened after some Republican lawmakers joined Democrats to push the legislation forward, despite opposition from Republican leaders.
Key Facts
- The House is voting on extending health care subsidies from the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.
- Some Republicans joined Democrats to bring the bill to a vote.
- This group used a "discharge petition" to bypass objections from House leaders.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson opposed the move.
- If the House passes the bill, it will head to the Senate.
- There is pressure in the Senate for a bipartisan solution.
- Without extending these subsidies, millions of Americans might lose health insurance this year.
