Senators refuse to vote for the abolition of Obamacare

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Two more Republican senators said they did not support the proposal to abolish Obamacare, jeopardizing the recent efforts of the Republican Party to fulfill many years of promises and change the law on health care. Suzanne Collins and Ted Cruz - said they would not support this attempt.

Texas Senator Ted Cruz announced that he and Utah Senator Mike Lee had proposed several amendments to the bill, after which he would be able to vote for him. Interestingly, the authors first made these edits, and then deleted them.

"In this form, I will not be able to support this law," said Cruz, "because he does not protect the consumer’s free choice in choosing medical insurance."

“It’s very hard for me to imagine a scenario in which I would eventually vote for this bill,” said Senator Susan Collins (Maine), speaking on CNN.

“I have a number of serious doubts in this regard,” she explained. - I am worried about the influence (of the bill, if adopted) on the program Medicaidoperating for more than 50 years and ensuring the provision of medical services to the most vulnerable of our citizens, including children with disabilities and elderly people with low incomes. ”

Republican Senator Liza Murkowski from Alaska is also not determined with her position.

One more refusal and the Republicans won't be able to cancel. Obamacare, despite the fact that the party controls both chambers in Congress.

Republicans, who hold a 52-member majority in the Senate, are hoping to secure at least 50 votes - with Vice President Mike Pence casting the tie-breaking vote. No Democrats are expected to support it.

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