The Senate health insurance reform bill just passed the House by a vote of 219-212.
No matter how you feel about the bill, you must recognize the historic moment. Republicans all voted no. 34 Democrats also voted no.
Speaker Pelosi will be remembered by history as one of the most powerful and effective speakers, ever. The conversation in the media now will be about the great victory by President Obama and the recriminations among the Republicans will begin.
Now, the House is voting on a motion to recommit on the reconciliation bill, which has already failed. The vote on the reconciliation bill is up next.
Update Reconciliation bill passes. 220-211
Harry Reid released a letter today, 52 Senators support reconciliation.
Obama has been able to do what no Democratic president has done before. Roosevelt, Truman, Johnson and Clinton were not able to pass health care reform. President Obama, with a huge assist from Speaker Pelosi, have accomplished what Democrats have wanted to do for more than 60 years.
Already, the press narrative has changed – one of the greatest first term presidents ever.