House Passes Health Care Bill 220-215

Spencer Collins · #1 (**permalink**) 11-08-2009, 01:37 AM

House Passes Health Care Bill 220-215

Christina Bellantoni | November 7, 2009, 11:19PM

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The House of Representatives has passed a bill calling for comprehensive reforms to the American health care system and universal insurance coverage, marking a major milestone in the battle for health care reform.

It's the first time in the nation's history a chamber of Congress has gotten this far as the House passed the Affordable Health Care for America Act by a vote of 220-215.

The vote came after President Obama made a last-minute appeal to his party during the House Democratic Caucus, asking them to "answer the call" of history.

Democrat after Democrat cited history on the House floor during the rare Saturday session, with Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) saying generations of Americans have wanted health care reform.

"Today the call will be answered," Pelosi said, citing the late Sen. Teddy Kennedy who called health care reform the "great unfinished business of our society."

Earlier in the day, lawmakers were getting Pelosi's signature on their copies of the bill.

All but one of the Republicans opposed the bill after a day of debate, joining 39 Democrats who voted 'No.' Rep. Joseph Cao (R-LA) was the only Republican to vote for it.

In addition to including a public option, the bill calls for a number of major reforms, which you can understand in broad strokes by reading this post.

All day Saturday, Obama's Organizing for America campaign arm run by the Democratic National Committee was asking supporters to help at the last minute via email and Twitter.

"House vote on health reform is imminent. This is a once-in-a-generation moment. Be part of it," the DNC tweeted to the Obama feed's more than 2.6 million followers. It directed supporters to a page allowing them to directly tweet their lawmakers.

OFA also asked 13 million supporters on the email list to call their Republican representatives and ask for their votes.

The White House is sure to hail the House vote as historic, but there are many more steps ahead before a health care bill makes it to Obama's desk.

Additional reporting by Brian Beutler.

House Passes Health Care Bill 220-215 | TPMDC

Only the beginning but a historic beginning and for they who believe the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few..or the one...it's time to celebrate! For all those who don't support it...you got your work cut out for you..

Spencer Collins · #2 (**permalink**) 11-08-2009, 01:46 AM

President Obama Reacts To House Passage: 'I Am Absolutely Confident' Senate Will Follow Suit

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President Obama released the following statement Saturday night following the passage of the House Democrats' health care reform bill.

Tonight, in an historic vote, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would finally make real the promise of quality, affordable health care for the American people.

The Affordable Health Care for America Act is a piece of legislation that will provide stability and security for Americans who have insurance; quality affordable options for those who don't; and bring down the cost of health care for families, businesses, and the government while strengthening the financial health of Medicare. And it is legislation that is fully paid for and will reduce our long-term federal deficit.

Thanks to the hard work of the House, we are just two steps away from achieving health insurance reform in America. Now the United States Senate must follow suit and pass its version of the legislation. I am absolutely confident it will, and I look forward to signing comprehensive health insurance reform into law by the end of the year.

President Obama Reacts To House Passage: 'I Am Absolutely Confident' Senate Will Follow Suit | TPM LiveWire

off the porch · #3 (**permalink**) 11-08-2009, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Spencer Collins

House Passes Health Care Bill 220-215

Christina Bellantoni | November 7, 2009, 11:19PM

Only the beginning but a historic beginning and for they who believe the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few..or the one...it's time to celebrate! For all those who don't support it...you got your work cut out for you..

I am celebrating today!! Yesterday I was holding my breath as I watched CSPAN all day. Tomorrow I begin emailing and calling senators in support of a yes vote on healthcare reform. I am happy that the House saw fit to see that making healthcare more accessible for those who don't have it or can't get it is the moral thing to do.

Now we can expect the opponents of more accessible healthcare to get very animated and try to do whatever it takes to stop this national moral responsibility. Things will get much worse from the obstructionists' side.

saltwn · #4 (**permalink**) 11-08-2009, 12:47 PM

Pray that Harry has the intestinal fortitude and luck to do his part!

Mustang Man · #5 (**permalink**) 11-08-2009, 01:07 PM

This is simply another nail in this country's coffin. On a bright note, Nancy Pelosi was wetter than she has ever been in the past 10 years.

saltwn · #6 (**permalink**) 11-08-2009, 01:17 PM

I have no great love for Nancy Pelosi, but what you just said was just gross,MM. Just as a member's opinion.

If this passes the senate with a public option, I will be surprised.
And if it does not pass with a public option, the Democrats will have let their core supporters down.

Mustang Man · #7 (**permalink**) 11-08-2009, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by saltwn

I have no great love for Nancy Pelosi, but what you just said was just gross,MM. Just as a member's opinion.

If this passes the senate with a public option, I will be surprised.
And if it does not pass with a public option, the Democrats will have let their core supporters down.

Sorry, I was under the influence when I wrote it.

saltwn · #8 (**permalink**) 11-08-2009, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Mustang Man

Sorry, I was under the influence when I wrote it.

well in that case...

see when I'm not under the influence too it ain't that funny.

And if I was you'd a made me spit out my beer!

Darned if you do or don't...

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