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by Cipater 485 days ago
>Still, affordable ACA passed with -- I might add -- 'bipartisan' support

This is completely false. There was no bipartisan support. Literally the opposite.

Initial House Vote (H.R. 3962) Democrats: 219 Yes, 39 No Republicans: 1 Yes, 176 No

Final House Vote (H.R. 3590) Democrats: 219 Yes, 34 No Republicans: 0 Yes, 178 No

Senate Vote (H.R. 3590) Democrats: 58 Yes, 0 No Independents (Caucusing with Democrats): 2 Yes Republicans: 0 Yes, 39 No