House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of Republican leaders

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date Jan. 8, 2026, 6:01 p.m.
Last Updated Jan. 8, 2026, 6:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/08/house-vote-health-care-subsidies/

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WASHINGTON — In a remarkable rebuke of Republican leadership, the House passed legislation Thursday, 230-196, that would extend [ expired health care subsidies ][8] for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act as renegade GOP lawmakers joined essentially all Democrats in voting for the...