Rep. Trent Franks Reacts to Senate Republicans Voting Down Obamacare “Skinny Repeal”

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Trent Franks reacted to the early morning news that U.S. Senate voted down the Obamacare "skinny repeal" bill, a bill that would remove some of the worst parts of Obamacare:

"I am saddened to learn that the U.S. Senate has failed to pass the most basic form of Obamacare repeal early this morning. Here in the House, we deliberated and passed a bill that would have move us closer to a patient-centered system that meets the needs of more Americans than under Obamacare. Our bill would have lowered premiums and stabilized the insurance market, which is now in crisis.

"It is time for America to abolish the 60-vote rule that forced the Senate into a reconciliation process that did not allow room for broad, lateral negotiation as could have occurred under regular order. President Donald Trump was extremely astute to recognize the 'senseless 60' Senate rule to be a primary culprit for creating a U.S. Senate that has now become fundamentally dysfunctional.

"Action is urgent - Obamacare is the public policy equivalent of the Hindenburg. Its implosion is inevitable and its burdensome restrictions on providers, diminished options, and higher prices hurt more and more Americans every day. Congress must do what is necessary, including changing the Senate rules, to keep its promise to the American people to restore free market elements and empower Americans to take back control of their family's healthcare."

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