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Senate Set to Vote on Crucial ACA Subsidies Extension

11/30/2025

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The Senate will vote this year to extend ACA subsidies, contingent on U.S. President Donald Trump and Republicans.
The subsidies are set to expire soon and were contentious during the government shutdown.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune offered a vote to some Democrats in exchange for funding.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is reluctant to hold a vote in the House.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) warns that expiration could raise 2026 health-care premiums.

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Story summary

The Senate will vote this year to extend ACA subsidies, contingent on U.S. President Donald Trump and Republicans.
The subsidies are set to expire soon and were contentious during the government shutdown.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune offered a vote to some Democrats in exchange for funding.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is reluctant to hold a vote in the House.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) warns that expiration could raise 2026 health-care premiums.