WASHINGTON – The biggest overhaul of America’s medical system since Medicare passed with a tight vote in the House of Representatives Saturday night.
The bill passed with a vote of 220 to 215, with only one single Republican – Joseph Cao from Louisana – choose “Yea.”
The health reform bill included a controversial amendment to restrict coverage of abortion.
The move enraged liberals, but most agreed to stay onboard and President Obama traveled to the House to make a personal appeal and seal the deal.