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Speaker Johnson Faces Rebellion Over Obamacare Subsidies Vote

12/18/2025

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Johnson Maintains Control

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) asserts he retains control of the House amid a rebellion by four Republican moderates who joined Democrats to push for a vote on expiring Obamacare subsidies.
The petition led by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries reached 218 signatures, necessitating a vote.
If no alternative agreement is reached, the vote could occur as early as January after a seven-day waiting period.
Johnson emphasized ongoing discussions among party members.

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House Passes Health Bill

The House passed the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act in a 216–211 vote, claiming about 11% cost reduction.
The bill addresses unresolved Obamacare subsidy issues and includes association health plans and new transparency requirements for pharmacy benefit managers.
The Congressional Budget Office estimates the bill could reduce the federal deficit by $35.6 billion but may decrease health insurance coverage by 100,000 people annually from 2027 to 2035.

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Johnson Maintains Control

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) asserts he retains control of the House amid a rebellion by four Republican moderates who joined Democrats to push for a vote on expiring Obamacare subsidies.
The petition led by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries reached 218 signatures, necessitating a vote.
If no alternative agreement is reached, the vote could occur as early as January after a seven-day waiting period.
Johnson emphasized ongoing discussions among party members.

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