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17 Republicans rebel against House GOP leaders, join Dems to pass Obamacare extension

Jeffries filed the discharge petition that helped bring the subsidy extension to a House vote.

17 Republicans rebel against House GOP leaders, join Dems to pass Obamacare extension
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The House passed an extension of enhanced Obamacare subsidies by 230-196, with 17 Republicans joining Democrats after a discharge petition brought the bill to the floor. The measure now faces uncertain prospects in the Senate.

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House Minority Leader who filed the discharge petition to force consideration of the subsidy extension

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Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

House Speaker who opposed bringing the subsidy extension to a vote

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David P. Joyce
R · OH-14

Republican representative who voted for the subsidy extension

Republican representative who voted for the subsidy extension

Tim Burchett
R · TN-2

Republican representative who warned that the party could lose its House majority if members were absent

Republican representative who voted for the subsidy extension

Republican representative who voted for the subsidy extension

Nick LaLota
R · NY-1

Republican representative who voted for the subsidy extension

Republican representative who voted for the subsidy extension

Jeff Hurd
R · CO-3

Republican representative who voted for the subsidy extension

Republican representative who voted for the subsidy extension

Michael Lawler
R · NY-17

Republican representative who voted to advance and pass the subsidy extension

Republican representative who voted for the subsidy extension

Mike Carey
R · OH-15

Republican representative who voted for the subsidy extension

Republican representative who voted for the subsidy extension

Max L. Miller
R · OH-7

Republican representative who voted for the subsidy extension

Republican representative who voted for the subsidy extension

Zachary Nunn
R · IA-3

Republican representative who voted for the subsidy extension

Republican representative who voted for the subsidy extension

Republican representative who voted for the subsidy extension

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House Approves Extension of Enhanced Affordable Care Act Subsidies

The House passed a three-year extension of enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, 230-196, with 17 Republicans joining Democrats. Jeffries supported extending the subsidies. Center outlets emphasize bipartisan action, Senate alternatives and the estimated deficit increase, portraying Jeffries as backing the bill and urging Senate action. Right-leaning outlets stress Republican support for the bill and Jeffries’s role in bringing it to a vote; the New York Post also highlights deficit and fraud concerns.

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