6 House Democrats Vote With Republicans to Reopen Government

Six House Democrats voted with Republicans on Nov. 12 to pass a package reopening the federal government.
Reps. Jared Golden (D-Maine), Tom Suozzi (D-N.Y.), Adam Gray (D-Calif.), Marie Perez (D-Wash.), Don Davis (D-N.C.), and Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) voted in favor of the bill, which cleared the chamber 222–209 and was signed into law by President Donald Trump on Wednesday night.
The crossover votes came amid a party dispute over Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits that are expiring at the end of the year. Democratic leaders urged a no vote, saying the package does not extend the credits and would allow premiums to rise during open enrollment…. 

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