Sen. Blumenthal Issues Statement on Senate Vote to Reject Repeal of ACA

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The office of Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., issued the following statement after the Senate rejected efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act:

"Tonight's vote is a testament to the millions of Americans who never gave up--who relentlessly spoke out and stood up with caring and conviction. They came to town halls, called Congress, and posted on Facebook.

"It is also a tribute to the Senators who heard those voices, and put the people they represent first. A few profiles in courage slowed - and maybe stopped - a tragic assault on American health care. Being in the Senate Chamber for this vote was a proud and moving moment.

"We must now come together, reaching across partisan divides. Let us end a misguided and misanthropic effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act.

"We stand ready to work on commonsense, bipartisan improvements to our healthcare system, joining our colleagues across the aisle."