Alexander, Corker take opposite sides on repealing Obamacare without a replacement plan
Alexander, who chairs the
Corker supported the amendment, which failed on a 45-55 vote, dealing another blow to
Alexander said he voted against the amendment because "I agree with
"In 2015, we could have waited two years for relief, but we cannot now, when
"In addition, I don't think Tennesseans would be comfortable canceling insurance for 22 million Americans, and trusting
Corker said he supported the amendment because he believes the best path forward is for
"This amendment would take us back to a level playing field where, by a date certain, all sides have incentive to work together to develop a health care replacement that would generate broad support and stand the test of time," he said.
The vote came on the second day of a 20-hour
Senators are continuing to debate various proposals to repeal and replace the health care law.
Late Tuesday, Corker was one of nine
That plan was actually a collection of proposals that would have, among other things, allowed insurers to sell stripped-down, low-cost health insurance plans and would have included money to help low-income people pay out-of-pocket medical expenses.
Tuesday night's vote came a few hours after
Both Corker and Alexander sided with other
Reach
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