WASHINGTON - In a victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark health care legislation to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the insurance industry.
The final vote was 220-215. Only one Republican — Rep. Joseph Cao of Louisiana — voted for the measure; 39 Democrats voted against it.
Obama praised the House in a statement and said he is "absolutely confident" that the Senate will pass its version of the legislation. "I look forward to signing it into law by the end of the year," he said.
TALK ABOUT CHECKS AND BALANCES THE REPUBLICANS HAD NO WAY OF WINNING ONLY 1 REPUBLICAN VOTED FOR IT. EVEN WITH 39 DEMONCRATS VOTING AGAINST IT STILL OFF BY 5 VOTES........... LOL THIS IS JUST UNFAIR
The final vote was 220-215. Only one Republican — Rep. Joseph Cao of Louisiana — voted for the measure; 39 Democrats voted against it.
Obama praised the House in a statement and said he is "absolutely confident" that the Senate will pass its version of the legislation. "I look forward to signing it into law by the end of the year," he said.
TALK ABOUT CHECKS AND BALANCES THE REPUBLICANS HAD NO WAY OF WINNING ONLY 1 REPUBLICAN VOTED FOR IT. EVEN WITH 39 DEMONCRATS VOTING AGAINST IT STILL OFF BY 5 VOTES........... LOL THIS IS JUST UNFAIR







