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| Republican quartet will only vote for skinny repeal if assured it won't become law – live | Republican quartet will only vote for skinny repeal if assured it won't become law – live |
| (35 minutes later) | |
| 2.55am BST | |
| 02:55 | |
| The Skinny Repeal Is Here | |
| Mitch McConnell is now on the floor introducing what will be formally called “the Health Care Freedom Act.” | |
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| at 2.55am BST | |
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| However, as my colleague Lauren Gambino reports, McCain is still upset by the process as relayed to her by the Arizona senator’s close friend Lindsey Graham | |
| Graham says that McCain is upset by the process. "Whatever he does, he's earned the right to do it." | |
| Earlier tonight, McCain called Ryan’s statement “not sufficient.” | |
| Now, he’s playing coy. | |
| Going into elevator, McCain refuses to comment on whether he will vote yes or no, tells reporters he refuses to discuss his conversations. | |
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| at 2.47am BST | |
| 2.38am BST | 2.38am BST |
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| And now, Lindsey Graham is officially satisfied with voting for a bill that he has described as a fraud. It seems the vote-a-rama is on. | And now, Lindsey Graham is officially satisfied with voting for a bill that he has described as a fraud. It seems the vote-a-rama is on. |
| .@LindseyGrahamSC had phone call with Paul Ryan. He's satisfied. He's voting for the skinny budget. Let the vote-a-rama begin? | .@LindseyGrahamSC had phone call with Paul Ryan. He's satisfied. He's voting for the skinny budget. Let the vote-a-rama begin? |
| 2.34am BST | 2.34am BST |
| 02:34 | 02:34 |
| It looks Paul Ryan has pledged to wavering senators that there will be no vote on skinny repeal in the House. | It looks Paul Ryan has pledged to wavering senators that there will be no vote on skinny repeal in the House. |
| Big news! In the office they had a conference call with Paul Ryan who promised not to pass skinny repeal. They seem to be all yes votes now https://t.co/vXpIwHCpFM | Big news! In the office they had a conference call with Paul Ryan who promised not to pass skinny repeal. They seem to be all yes votes now https://t.co/vXpIwHCpFM |
| 2.25am BST | 2.25am BST |
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| It’s a long night so senators are finding hobbies to engage in. Orrin Hatch, who sidelines as a composer and musician, is writing songs tonight. | It’s a long night so senators are finding hobbies to engage in. Orrin Hatch, who sidelines as a composer and musician, is writing songs tonight. |
| Wondering how Sen. Hatch will pass the time until the vote-a-Rama?"I'll be writing music...Vote-a-Rama, Vote-a-Rama, we got rid of Obama" | Wondering how Sen. Hatch will pass the time until the vote-a-Rama?"I'll be writing music...Vote-a-Rama, Vote-a-Rama, we got rid of Obama" |
| 2.24am BST | 2.24am BST |
| 02:24 | 02:24 |
| Some skeptical Republicans have made up their minds but are not showing their cards, at least to reporters. | Some skeptical Republicans have made up their minds but are not showing their cards, at least to reporters. |
| Capito says she has made a decision on skinny repeal but won't say what it is until after the vote | Capito says she has made a decision on skinny repeal but won't say what it is until after the vote |
| 1.59am BST | 1.59am BST |
| 01:59 | 01:59 |
| McCain Says Ryan's Statement Is Not Sufficient | McCain Says Ryan's Statement Is Not Sufficient |
| Entering the Senate, John McCain told reporters that Ryan’s statement was “not sufficient” for the Arizonan to vote for skinny repeal. | Entering the Senate, John McCain told reporters that Ryan’s statement was “not sufficient” for the Arizonan to vote for skinny repeal. |
| With Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski opposed, the 52 member Republican conference cannot afford a single defection on the bill. | With Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski opposed, the 52 member Republican conference cannot afford a single defection on the bill. |
| Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin also approached Ryan’s statement skeptically. | Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin also approached Ryan’s statement skeptically. |
| Ron Johnson says he appreciates Ryan's statement on skinny but adds: "The Speaker only has so much power in what he can actually assure." | Ron Johnson says he appreciates Ryan's statement on skinny but adds: "The Speaker only has so much power in what he can actually assure." |
| However, one skeptical Senate Republican has been comforted by Ryan’s statement. David Perdue of Georgia told reporters “I am taking a chance on this skinny bill. I would not want the skinny bill to become law. . . I think the reassurance from Paul Ryan tonight is good enough for me.” | However, one skeptical Senate Republican has been comforted by Ryan’s statement. David Perdue of Georgia told reporters “I am taking a chance on this skinny bill. I would not want the skinny bill to become law. . . I think the reassurance from Paul Ryan tonight is good enough for me.” |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 2.00am BST | at 2.00am BST |
| 1.40am BST | 1.40am BST |
| 01:40 | 01:40 |
| The Senate now voting yet again. This round of votes includes a Democratic attempt to shelve the bill. It is likely to fail. However, it marks the start of what will be a late night on Capitol Hill. | The Senate now voting yet again. This round of votes includes a Democratic attempt to shelve the bill. It is likely to fail. However, it marks the start of what will be a late night on Capitol Hill. |
| 1.10am BST | 1.10am BST |
| 01:10 | 01:10 |
| If you want to catch up with the Guardian’s latest writeup of what’s happening on Capitol Hill, check it out right here. | If you want to catch up with the Guardian’s latest writeup of what’s happening on Capitol Hill, check it out right here. |
| 1.09am BST | 1.09am BST |
| 01:09 | 01:09 |
| Democrats are now on the Senate floor warning that whatever is passed tonight will become law and citing Republican criticism of it. | Democrats are now on the Senate floor warning that whatever is passed tonight will become law and citing Republican criticism of it. |
| As Chris Murphy from Connecticut said “This isn’t going to conference, this is becoming law.” | As Chris Murphy from Connecticut said “This isn’t going to conference, this is becoming law.” |
| 12.37am BST | 12.37am BST |
| 00:37 | 00:37 |
| It’s dinner time on Capitol Hill as there is still an hour left to go before the vote-a-rama can begin. | It’s dinner time on Capitol Hill as there is still an hour left to go before the vote-a-rama can begin. |
| Each party has its own separate dinner | Each party has its own separate dinner |
| Btw, Senate dinners tonight:Tex-Mex for RsChinese for Dems | Btw, Senate dinners tonight:Tex-Mex for RsChinese for Dems |
| The scene of Chipotle wafting through the Senate corridors. Big spread brought in for all-night session on health care | The scene of Chipotle wafting through the Senate corridors. Big spread brought in for all-night session on health care |
| Reporters are still relying on the Senate carryout inside the Capitol. One of the options there is Senate Bean Soup, which has been served every day for over a century. This picture is courtesy of the Guardian’s Lois Beckett | Reporters are still relying on the Senate carryout inside the Capitol. One of the options there is Senate Bean Soup, which has been served every day for over a century. This picture is courtesy of the Guardian’s Lois Beckett |
| Just another night of appetizing options in the senate pic.twitter.com/ugcxC1nhul | Just another night of appetizing options in the senate pic.twitter.com/ugcxC1nhul |
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| at 12.41am BST | at 12.41am BST |
| 12.29am BST | 12.29am BST |
| 00:29 | 00:29 |
| Paul Ryan: 'The only path is for the Senate to pass the legislation' | Paul Ryan: 'The only path is for the Senate to pass the legislation' |
| Speaker Paul Ryan just issued a somewhat vague statement on the House’s willingness to go to conference on whatever the Senate passes. | Speaker Paul Ryan just issued a somewhat vague statement on the House’s willingness to go to conference on whatever the Senate passes. |
| “It is now obvious that the only path ahead is for the Senate to pass the narrow legislation that it is currently considering. This package includes important reforms like eliminating the job-killing employer mandate and the requirement that forces people to purchase coverage they don’t want. Still it is not enough to solve the many failures of Obamacare. Senators have made clear that this is an effort to keep the process alive, not to make law. If moving forward requires a conference committee, that is something the House is willing to do. The reality, however, is that repealing and replacing Obamacare still ultimately requires the Senate to produce 51 votes for an actual plan. The House remains committed to finding a solution and working with our Senate colleagues, but the burden remains on the Senate to demonstrate that it is capable of passing something that keeps our promise, as the House has already done. Until the Senate can do that, we will never be able to develop a conference report that becomes law. We expect the Senate to act first on whatever the conference committee produces. Obamacare is collapsing and hurting American families. We have to keep working at this until we get the job done.” | “It is now obvious that the only path ahead is for the Senate to pass the narrow legislation that it is currently considering. This package includes important reforms like eliminating the job-killing employer mandate and the requirement that forces people to purchase coverage they don’t want. Still it is not enough to solve the many failures of Obamacare. Senators have made clear that this is an effort to keep the process alive, not to make law. If moving forward requires a conference committee, that is something the House is willing to do. The reality, however, is that repealing and replacing Obamacare still ultimately requires the Senate to produce 51 votes for an actual plan. The House remains committed to finding a solution and working with our Senate colleagues, but the burden remains on the Senate to demonstrate that it is capable of passing something that keeps our promise, as the House has already done. Until the Senate can do that, we will never be able to develop a conference report that becomes law. We expect the Senate to act first on whatever the conference committee produces. Obamacare is collapsing and hurting American families. We have to keep working at this until we get the job done.” |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 12.58am BST | at 12.58am BST |
| 12.13am BST | 12.13am BST |
| 00:13 | 00:13 |
| The drama is building over what will happen in the House. The Guardian’s Lauren Gambino can confirm that House Republicans who hold a meeting at 9AM tomorrow morning, according to a senior GOP aide. | The drama is building over what will happen in the House. The Guardian’s Lauren Gambino can confirm that House Republicans who hold a meeting at 9AM tomorrow morning, according to a senior GOP aide. |
| Meanwhile, we expect a statement from Speaker Paul Ryan’s office tonight. It’s unclear what he will say but earlier we were told the Speaker would consult with House Republicans before making any decisions on healthcare. | Meanwhile, we expect a statement from Speaker Paul Ryan’s office tonight. It’s unclear what he will say but earlier we were told the Speaker would consult with House Republicans before making any decisions on healthcare. |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 12.18am BST | at 12.18am BST |
| 12.02am BST | 12.02am BST |
| 00:02 | 00:02 |
| In case you were hoping it would be an early night | In case you were hoping it would be an early night |
| Cornyn offers guidance on the timing of the vote-a-rama & healthcare vote: "Late" | Cornyn offers guidance on the timing of the vote-a-rama & healthcare vote: "Late" |