Senate GOP Plans Health-Care Vote Next Week
McConnell tries to keep pressure on fellow Republicans
The push for a quick vote before the weeklong July 4 recess could backfire, however, as some conservative and centrist Republicans have expressed concern about the emerging shape of the legislation... Failure to take a vote before either the July 4 recess or the longer break later in the summer also could open Republican lawmakers up to pressure from constituents either concerned about losing their health coverage or expecting Republicans to follow through on pledges to repeal the law known as Obamacare.Some town-hall meetings during the spring, when the House was considering its legislation, saw lawmakers greeted by boisterous crowds.