17 Republicans Defy Party Line to Secure Healthcare Subsidies Extension

In a significant move, the US House of Representatives has passed a bill to extend tax subsidies under the Affordable Care Act for three years, backed by 17 House GOP members who broke party lines. The bill, which was supported by all 213 Democrat House members and 196 House Republicans, passed with 230 votes in favor and 196 against. The move comes after the US House voted in favor of a spending bill to avert a government shutdown earlier on Thursday. The healthcare subsidies extension will now head to the Senate, where a bipartisan coalition will be necessary for its passage. The 17 House GOP members who voted in favor of the bill have drawn attention for going against President Trump's stance on the issue. These Republicans, who represent states across the country, include: - Mike Carey (Ohio) - Andrew Garbarino (N.Y.) - Ryan Mackenzie (Pa.) - Mike Lawler (N.Y.) - Brian Fitzpatrick (Pa.) - David Joyce (Ohio) - Tom Kean (N.J.) - Nick LaLota (N.Y.) - Max Miller (Ohio) - David Valadao (Calif.) - Rob Wittman (Va.) - Jeff Hurd (Colo.) - Maria Elvira-Salazar (Fla.) - Rob Bresnahan (Pa.) - Derrick Van Orden (Wis.) - Zach Nunn (Iowa) - Monica De La Cruz (Texas) Their decision to support the bill marks a significant shift in the ongoing deadlock between the House GOP and House Democrats, which previously led to the longest US government shutdown in history.