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US Senate Republicans Reported to Be Planning Vote on Obamacare Repeal Next Week

© AFP 2023 / RHONA WISEAn Obamacare logo is shown on the door of the UniVista Insurance agency in Miami, Florida on January 10, 2017
An Obamacare logo is shown on the door of the UniVista Insurance agency in Miami, Florida on January 10, 2017 - Sputnik International
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Republicans in the US Senate are hoping to hold a vote on legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, as soon as next week, US media reported.

President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, as Vice President Mike Pence and House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis., listen - Sputnik International
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WASHINGTON, June 20 (Sputnik) — Sources told Politico on Monday that senators will receive the text of the new legislation by the end of this week, and if everything goes smoothly, the vote will take place next week.

Reports indicate the timeline could change if senators respond with desired changes when the legislation is discussed at party meetings throughout the week.

On May 4, the US House of Representatives passed the American Health Care Act, the Republicans' proposal that repeals and replaces Obamacare.

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