As the Senate opens debate, constituents are ramping up pressure.Capitol Hill police officers prepare to arrest a group protesting the Republican healthcare bill outside the offices of Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, July 17, 2017. CREDIT: AP Photo/Andrew Harnik
Senate Republicans voted Tuesday to move forward with some form of a health care bill, starting the clock on...
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HuffPost writer: McCain ‘will die with dishonor’ for yes vote on healthcare
Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz) "will die with dishonor" after voting yes to begin debate on ObamaCare repeal legislation, according to a Huffington Post contributor.McCain ...
Replacing Obamacare with sweeping changes faces uphill climb
In a dramatic vote Tuesday, senators agreed to open debate on a modified health care bill. Later that evening, the Senate blocked the proposal – a signal that a new approach must be taken if any revised health care legislation is to pass.
Senate delays vote on healthcare repeal
The Senate has delayed a vote on a proposal to repeal much of ObamaCare.
WATCH: Senate continues voting on Obamacare repeal options
Senators will vote on several possibilities for repealing and replacing the ACA.
Trump Goes After GOP Senators Who Voted…
Sen. Lisa Murkowski responds to President Donald Trump criticitism on Twitter after she voted against GOP-led efforts to dismantle Obamacare.
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Senate rejects bill to repeal large parts of Obamacare without replacement
- Seven Republicans join with Democrats to oppose proposal
- Failure suggests GOP’s promise to repeal ACA wholesale will be hugely difficult
The Senate on Wednesday rejected a bill that would have repealed major pieces of Barack Obama’s health reforms without a replacement, something Republicans have promised to do for seven years.
Seven Republican senators joined with Democrats to reject the bill, in a sign that the party’s promise to repeal the Affordable Care ...
GOP leader: Senate could pass scaled-down ObamaCare repeal
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) indicated Wednesday that is it likely the Senate will try to pass a scaled-down ObamaCare repeal bill as a way to move to negotiations with the House.The No. 2 Senate Republican told repo...