Republicans in the Senate have finally decided to vote for debates on a series of proposals to repeal and replace Obamacare.  The motion was passed with a vote of 51/50 with Vice-President Mike Pence breaking the deadlock.

The motion’s success came despite phenomenal opposition. Republic Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski crossed the floor to the vote with the Democrats whilst outside left-wing agitators were arrested for disrupting Senate proceedings.

In a positive sign, however, John McCain returned to Washington despite his cancer diagnosis.

Speaking from the White House, President Trump commented:

“I applaud the Senate for taking a giant step to end the Obamacare nightmare. As this vote shows,  inaction is not an option, and now the legislative process can move forward as intended to produce a  bill that lowers costs and increases options for all Americans. The Senate must now pass a bill and get it to my desk so we can finally end the Obamacare disaster once and for all.”

In the end, the motion does not repeal and replace Obamacare. However, it is an important first step.