Sen. Blunt Votes to Move Forward on Bill to Repeal, Replace Obamacare

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The office of Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., issued the following statement after voting to begin debate on House-passed legislation that would repeal and replace Obamacare. The Senate now has the opportunity to consider amendments to the measure before it comes to a final vote.

"Obamacare has left Missouri families with higher costs, fewer options, and less access to quality health care," Blunt said. "With today's vote, I'm glad the Senate is moving forward with debate on the House-passed bill to repeal and replace Obamacare.

All senators will now have the opportunity to offer amendments and look at ways we can improve the final product.

My hope is that we will be able to find common ground on solutions that meet the needs of Missourians, and create a more stable and reliable health care system."