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patphil

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5. The vote will pass the House in January, but fail in the Senate.

Reply to Amaryllis (Original post)

Wed Dec 17, 2025, 12:21 PM

Dec 17

This is about the illusion of caring that republican House members want to project for their constituents.
I believe it's also part of a power play to push Mike Johnson out as Speaker. Let's see what the actual vote is when it comes to the floor.

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Mike Johnson Scrambles as Republicans Break and Force Vote to Extend ACA Subsidies [View all] Amaryllis Dec 17 OP

Too little too late Mr.WeRP Dec 17 #1

It could pass in the Senate. It is a complete mess now. Bluetus Dec 17 #6

Yes indeed, Johnson has FAILED the institution BOSSHOG Dec 17 #2

Speaker Kronsteen's failure will be rewarded in the usual way. Like Epsteen? usonian Dec 17 #3

Failed the institution justaprogressive Dec 17 #4

The vote will pass the House in January, but fail in the Senate. patphil Dec 17 #5

tsf will veto it anyway. mopinko Dec 17 #7