Summary
Seventeen House Republicans joined Democrats in voting for a bill to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies for three years. This decision goes against President Trump's and Speaker Mike Johnson's positions. The bill passed the House but faces challenges in the Senate.
Key Facts
- Seventeen House Republicans voted with Democrats to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies.
- The bill passed the House with a 230-196 vote.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune has no plans to bring the bill up for a Senate vote.
- Four Republicans signed a petition to force a vote on the bill.
- The bill faces obstacles in the Senate but a compromise is being discussed.
- Some Republicans want the Hyde Amendment, which bans federal funds for abortion, to be part of the bill.
- President Trump suggested House Republicans be flexible on the Hyde Amendment.
- The bill may need to go back to the House if it passes the Senate.
