"Democrats got the vote on their proposal in exchange for ending this fall's government shutdown. Its defeat assures the issue, and broader concerns about health care affordability, will spill over into midterm elections. Driving the news: The Senate Democratic proposal, which would have extended the enhanced subsidies for three years, failed 51-48. It needed the support of 13 Republicans to get to the 60 votes for passage."
"Between the lines: Republicans have accused Democrats of playing politics instead of seeking a true compromise. But Democrats feel the political winds are in their favor: a KFF poll last month found 74% of the public favors a subsidy extension. The intrigue: In the House, two bipartisan groups of lawmakers have filed discharge petitions seeking to force a vote on compromise subsidy extensions, over the objections of GOP leaders. It remains unclear whether enough Democrats will sign onto the plans to get to a majority"
Senate Democrats failed to pass a three-year extension of enhanced ACA subsidies when their proposal lost 51-48, falling short of the 60-vote threshold that required 13 Republican supporters. Four Republicans voted with Democrats, while a rival GOP plan offering health-savings-account payments also failed 51-48. Senate leadership says bipartisan talks could continue but party skepticism remains high. Democrats insist on an unmodified three-year extension; many Republicans oppose subsidy extensions as wasteful. A KFF poll shows 74% public support for extending subsidies. House discharge petitions seek forced votes, but majority support remains uncertain.
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