07/28/2017

Senate Rejects GOP Bid to Repeal 'Obamacare'

The rejection was a serious blow to President Trump's beleaguered agenda

Dealing a serious blow to President Donald Trump's agenda, the Senate early Friday rejected a measure to repeal parts of former President Barack Obama's health care law after a night of high suspense in the U.S. Capitol.

Unable to pass even a so-called "skinny repeal," it was unclear if Senate Republicans could advance any health bill despite seven years of promises to repeal "Obamacare."

"This is clearly a disappointing moment," said Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. "I regret that our efforts were not enough, this time. It's time to move on."

The vote was 49-51 with three Republicans joining all Democrats in voting 'no.'

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