“Wasn’t this done before, a few times? Then how come O-care is still law?”
Political theater, I’m afraid. Riders on other bills that defunds bits and pieces would probably be more effective. But you can’t make a big deal out of a rider and claim Tea Party darling-hood.
Consider it a political message from the house. They are willing to overturn ObamaCare. If we are willing to elect like minded senators and president, it will be overturned.
So they are making their mark and passing the ball to us.