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US Senate rejects bill to repeal Obamacare in huge blow for Trump – live US Senate rejects bill to repeal Obamacare in huge blow for Trump – live
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Despite all the drama, Lauren Gambino reports that Democratic leader Chuck Schumer knew how McCain was voting earlier tonight.
Schumer said he learned about McCain's decision tonight at around 10pm. "John McCain is a hero and has courage and does the right thing."
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Dozens of reporters were leaning from the gallery to try to listen in on what was happening on the floor and John McCain was very much aware as my colleague Lois Beckett reports.
Klobuchar said McCain told the Democrats he would vote no before the vote, & they all laughed when he worried reporters would read his lips.
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John Kennedy of Louisiana, who is uniquely quotable, still thinks Republicans can move ahead.
"Never underestimate Mitch McConnell. He's tougher than a $3 steak," says Sen. John Kennedy, a Louisiana Republican.
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Heritage Action, a major outside conservative group, is also unhappy
Heritage Action is not happy tonight pic.twitter.com/7fulEMF9PL
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In contrast, Ted Cruz noted that many Republican base voters will be very disappointed with tonight’s result.
Cruz says voters will have a "sense of betrayal" after tonight's epic collapse of the GOP vote to repeal/replace Obamacare
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Reporters caught up with John McCain leaving the building tonight.
McCain leaving the Capitol asked why he voted NO: "I thought it was the right thing to do."
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If you’re enjoying the blog, check out our story as well on tonight’s remarkable drama
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The Senate had long planned to move on to a defense authorization bill but Rand Paul objected to doing so tonight. The result is that its next vote will be on a judicial nomination on Monday.
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Lois Beckett has the reaction from a protester to tonight’s drama.
Jill Jacobs, mother of two disabled children, was among the protesters chanting "Shame!" outside Congress earlier. Her reaction: pic.twitter.com/gXbh9V97ZW
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Schumer says “it is time to turn the page” and hopes the Senate can return to regular order and notes that both parties share blame for the deterioration of the Senate.
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Mitch McConnell says “it’s time to move on.”Mitch McConnell says “it’s time to move on.”
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Vote over. Obamacare repeal fails 51-49Vote over. Obamacare repeal fails 51-49
Mitch McConnell describes it as “a disappointing moment.”Mitch McConnell describes it as “a disappointing moment.”
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Among those who were considered skeptics of the bill, both Dean Heller of Nevada from the center right and Ted Cruz of Texas on the right ended up voting yes.Among those who were considered skeptics of the bill, both Dean Heller of Nevada from the center right and Ted Cruz of Texas on the right ended up voting yes.
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Senate Obamacare repeal failsSenate Obamacare repeal fails
With at least three Republicans voting no, Susan Collins, John McCain and Lisa Murkowski, the Senate bill to repeal Obamacare has failed. This puts efforts at health care reform back at square one for Republicans and is a gigantic blow to President Donald Trump.With at least three Republicans voting no, Susan Collins, John McCain and Lisa Murkowski, the Senate bill to repeal Obamacare has failed. This puts efforts at health care reform back at square one for Republicans and is a gigantic blow to President Donald Trump.
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McCain Votes No McCain votes no
The Senate effort to repeal Obamacare failsThe Senate effort to repeal Obamacare fails
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Murkowski and Collins vote noMurkowski and Collins vote no
McCain is off the floor with Mike Pence and the drama buildsMcCain is off the floor with Mike Pence and the drama builds
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The Final Vote On Skinny Repeal Has Just Begun The final vote on skinny repeal has just begun
Mike Pence is not in the chairMike Pence is not in the chair
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We are now almost an hour into this vote as John McCain has gone into the cloakroom to apparently take a phone call. In the meantime, he hugged Democratic senator Amy Klobuchar on the way outWe are now almost an hour into this vote as John McCain has gone into the cloakroom to apparently take a phone call. In the meantime, he hugged Democratic senator Amy Klobuchar on the way out
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Worth noting that even if McCain votes against the bill, it could still pass if Republicans manage to flip either Susan Collins, who is a hard no, or more likely, Lisa Murkowski. The Trump administration has already threatened retribution against Murkowski for her opposition to the motion to begin debate on Tuesday.Worth noting that even if McCain votes against the bill, it could still pass if Republicans manage to flip either Susan Collins, who is a hard no, or more likely, Lisa Murkowski. The Trump administration has already threatened retribution against Murkowski for her opposition to the motion to begin debate on Tuesday.
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In case you need more drama, McCain just went over to a cluster of Democrats including Chuck Schumer who all seemed happy to see him. They started a conversation where Schumer asked a question and then McCain dramatically seemed to imitate someone saying “fuck” while shaking their fists.
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The conversation with Pence and McCain has finally ended.
McCain was talking to Pence for a long time. Both men smile briefly as Pence walks away.
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Senate Republicans are delaying Obamacare repeal vote
Senate Republicans have now kept the procedural vote preceding the vote on repeal open long after everyone has voted. As this is happening, Vice President Mike Pence has been talking to John McCain, long considered the most likely Republican to provide the third no vote that would kill the bill, for over 20 minutes.
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McCain and Pence are still talking in a circle that includes Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski and Murkowski’s colleague Dan Sullivan from Alaska. The vote is still being held open, ten minutes after every senator has voted and Mitch McConnell is now talking Dean Heller of Nevada, the most vulnerable Senate Republican in 2018.
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The procedural vote is still being held open. Despite the fact every senator has voted, they are not moving forward with the next vote. In fact, Mike Pence is now talking to McCain, Murkowski and Collins. This is a strong indicator that the Republicans may not actually have the votes right now to move forward.
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The Procedural Vote Fails
We are now getting ready for the main event as Mike Pence and Mitch McConnell are having a long conversation together. Potential Republican defectors are also chatting.
Susan Collins, who has a smile on her face, just walked over to Murkowski and McCain and the three are laughing
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The body language and social interactions on the Senate floor around John McCain are being eagerly watched right now.
After a conversation with John Cornyn & Mike Pence, Jeff Flake has taken a seat next to John McCain. Murkowski is standing on the other side
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Procedural Vote Has Begun Before The Final Vote
The Senate is now voting on a “motion to commit” which would table the bill. A yes vote is against the bill and a no vote is for the bill. However, senators often vote along party lines on these votes and may not necessarily tip their hands if they are planning on breaking ranks on the final bill.
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All eyes are on John McCain as the Senate goes through a procedural vote before the final vote. He’s speaking in a corner of the Senate with John Hoeven of North Dakota and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina.
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Intrigue over McCain’s vote is building on the Senate floor
After McCain came on floor, he spoke to Cornyn, who appeared upset, turned around and gave a thumbs down to Daines.