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.

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