On Tuesday, the Senate passed a bill that would expand access to healthcare for millions of Americans. The bill, known as the American Health Care Act, would repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare.
The bill passed with a 51-50 vote, with Vice President Mike Pence casting the tie-breaking vote. The bill now moves to the House of Representatives, where it is expected to pass.
The bill would expand access to healthcare by allowing states to opt out of certain provisions of the Affordable Care Act, such as the individual mandate and the requirement that insurers cover pre-existing conditions. It would also provide tax credits to help people purchase health insurance, and allow states to impose work requirements on Medicaid recipients.
The bill has been met with criticism from Democrats, who argue that it would lead to fewer people having access to healthcare. They also argue that the bill would cut Medicaid funding and reduce subsidies for people who purchase health insurance on the individual market.
The bill has also been criticized by some Republicans, who argue that it does not go far enough in repealing the Affordable Care Act.
The bill is expected to face a difficult path in the House of Representatives, where it is likely to be amended before it is passed. It is also expected to face a difficult path in the Senate, where it will need 60 votes to pass.
Regardless of the outcome, the passage of the bill in the Senate is a major victory for President Trump and the Republican Party. It is a step towards fulfilling their promise to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
