[Senate Vote Update: Passed 60 Aye 39 No] Senate Poised to Pass Health Care Reform (Live 7AM)

FOX NEWS ^ | 24 December 2009

[SE Mom]

WASHINGTON -- Senate Democrats are poised to pass a landmark health care bill that could define President Barack Obama's legacy and usher in near-universal medical coverage for the first time in U.S. history.

Ahead lie complex talks with the House to reach final legislation in the new year.

"We stand on the doorstep of history," said Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, a Nevada Democrat. "We recognize that, but much more importantly, we stand so close to making so many individual lives better."

The vote Thursday on the bill extending health care coverage to some 31 million uninsured Americans brings Obama closer to achieving his top domestic priority. The White House and Congress have now come farther toward the goal of a comprehensive overhaul of the U.S. health care system than any of their predecessors.

But the final step may be the hardest: reconciling the Senate bill with a significantly different version already approved in November by the House of Representatives.

[stephenjohnbanker]

I might actually sleep well at night with that ticket.

[Arrowhead1952]

I will fly my Texas flag only.

[americanophile]

All I can say is that I believe this to be deeply unconstitutional, the fact that it happened on Christmas Eve is just another slap in the face. I await this bill's death at the hands of our independent judiciary; our last hope. Thank God and the founders that we have one.

[exit82]

Amen, and I thank you for your service to our country, and your future service to it.

Merry Christmas!

[P-Marlowe]

The Constitution is officially a dead letter.

America RIP.

[New Yawk Minute]

I agree with you. I will not let 60 A-holes take away my country and its flag. My flag will always fly.

Besides, its not over yet..so dont let it ruin your Christmas..yes, Christmas, not holiday!

And while I have your ear..I would like to wish everyone of you a very, very Merry Christmas!

Go to church, go party and forget this stuff. It will still be here when Christmas is over. Go turn on your radio and listen to Christmas music. You will feel much better!

[mlizzy]

Passed!

[green pastures]

bflr

[3catsanadog]

Americans who have flags outside should hang them upside down starting now.

[mlizzy]

"He's having a merry Christmas in Heaven," Sen. Paul Kirk, D-Mass., appointed to fill Kennedy's seat, told reporters after the tally.

Heaven? What an optimist!

[mlizzy]

"I want to be a fly on the wall on Nelson’s Judgement Day, when he tries to explain how good the bill was to God."

Nelson won't necessarily have the opportunity to explain anything to Christ. Nelson's already purchased himself a ticket elsewhere.

[bmwcyle]

You are all free now

[concerned about politics]

Americans who have flags outside should hang them upside down starting now.

It would be a great message if everyone who's against this bill did just that. After 9/11, flags were flying all over the place. I'd like to see it done again, with the flags upside down, because millions of Americans have just been put on a death list.

[do the dhue]

DEBT is the THREAT!

[Rosemont]

What about the “moderate” Jim Webb that so many were in love with. Surely he cannot support this expansion of government/s.

He’s a POS!

[mlizzy]

One of my favorite depictions
of St. Michael (by Crivelli), he
is snuffing out a devil that
favors our leader (somewhat,
don't you think?).

So, "Do not be afraid," as
Pope John Paul II always liked
to say. Pray the Rosary or pray
your favorite prayer over and
over.

As this is the season of His
birth, rejoice in Our Lord, for
He is all things good.

St. Michael, the Archangel,
pray for US! Little Baby Jesus,
Happy Birthday!

[Magnatron]

Okay, I’m confused here. Where the heck has Bunning been throughout this entire process. He hasn’t voted in any of the legislation for the past two weeks - all of it the most important in the Senate this year. Even if the gesture was futile, he should have had the decency to show up and put his mark down.

What gives?

[My Favorite Headache]

Thank you for that...I probably said about 20 Hail Mary’s last night while she was sick and for the country.

[mlizzy]

Thank you for that...I probably said about 20 Hail Mary’s last night while she was sick and for the country.

You are welcome! Food poisoning is dreadful. Yes, I've been hitting the rosary prayers pretty hard myself as well. Mary IS listening. I can feel her smile. And with all that's going on to insult her and her Son, well, you can only imagine how displeased they are in heaven. The aborted babies are disturbed beyond belief. And since there's millions and millions of them, remember to call upon them to pray for you, your intentions (and your little girl).

[left that other site]

“As an aside, I find it difficult to fathom their hatred for the children, Christmas and for our culture. It is obvious they are the spawn of evil. Pox on them all. “

Yes. I have the same feelings about this as you, FRiend.

And this is the country that has given these evil people SO much! I have difficulty comprehending the magnitude of their ingratitude.