The House and Senate are working quickly to pass President Trump's legislation by July 4, facing significant public opposition, particularly to Medicaid cuts. Democrats are attempting to delay the bill to gain an advantage in the narrow voting margin. Republicans, too, have struggled with legislative progress. A humorous exchange occurred during a House session when Rep. Womack was mocked by Rep. McGovern for his vote count decision. Ultimately, the Republicans managed to pass the vote by a slim margin of two votes.
The House and the Senate have been involved in a frantic two-step to get the bill to Trump's desk by July 4, despite heavy public opposition to Medicaid cuts.
Democrats have done everything they can to delay movement on the bill in hopes they can shift the narrow margin their way, while Republicans have had their own troubles.
Womack couldn't help but laugh when McGovern zinged him: 'I ask for the yeas and nays and a hearing aid for you.'
After a little over an hour, Republicans managed enough votes to carry the question by two votes: 'On this vote, the Yeas are 214, the Nays are 212.'
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