- The Senate voted 60-39 along party lines Wednesday on three steps to allow the final vote on its healthcare bill.
- All that remains is a single vote to pass the measure, which requires a simple majority (51 votes).
- The vote was originally set for Thursday evening. Democrats announced an agreement to hold the final vote beginning at 7 a.m. Thursday, allowing lawmakers more time to get home for Christmas.
- Read more: http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/73487-senate-health-bill-poised-for-christmas-eve-passage
"Discussions on Healthcare Bill Likely to Slip into February"
- The White House privately anticipates healthcare talks to slip into February.
- Disputes over abortion and the tight schedule are highly likely to delay a final deal.
- House Democratic leaders seem inclined, at least for now, to largely accept the compromise worked out in the Senate, meaning it is likely that Obama will eventually get a deal.
- Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1209/30925.html
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