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Narrow vote sees US Senate approve motion to debate Reid health reform bill

Article | 23 November 2009

In a narrow vote, US Senate Democrats voted on Saturday night (November 21) to begin the official debate and amendment process for a health care reform bill sponsored by Senate leader Harry Reid (Democrat, Nevada), to overhaul the country’s health care system. The vote split entirely on party lines with 60 Democrats voting to break the Republican filibuster supported by 39 party members in the Senate.

Several Democrats who may ultimately vote against the bill supported cloture to end debate on the Motion to Proceed. Enjoying this article? To continue reading you need to login, take a FREE trial or subscribe.

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