Davidson Votes to Take First Steps to Repeal Obamacare

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Warren Davidson (OH-08) voted today to take the first steps to repeal Obamacare by passing Senate Concurrent Resolution 3. He released the following statement:

"Obamacare has failed. It took an already dysfunctional healthcare economy and made it worse. The list of broken promises to fix our healthcare system with the law is long. Rather than fall by $2,500, premiums rose by $4,300, a difference of $6,800. It did not allow Americans to keep their insurance if they liked it. It did not allow Americans to keep their doctor. This is just the first step. Congress must swiftly replace Obamacare with reforms that respect the Constitution and individual liberty.

"I do, however have concerns with the budget trajectory this bill establishes. Leadership in Congress has assured us that today's vote is simply a vehicle for repealing Obamacare and that future budgets will reflect the fiscal discipline the American people expect of Congress. I look forward to making sure that these promises are fulfilled."

Background: S. Con Res. 3 is the Fiscal year 2017 budget resolution that begins the process of repealing Obamacare. The actual repeal of Obamacare will take place in a future vote on a budget reconciliation bill.

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