Freedom Caucus seeks to force ObamaCare repeal vote – The Hill

The conservative House Freedom Caucus on Friday is planning amove to try and force a vote on an ObamaCare repeal bill.

A spokeswoman for the group said members plan to file a "discharge petition," which would force a vote on a repeal bill if it gets signatures from a majority of the House.

The move is typicallyused to go around leadership to try to bring up a measure to the floor for a vote.

The plan comes as the Freedom Caucus, and some other Republicans, are pushing to keep the repeal effort alive, despite the Senate's failed vote last month.

But it is in serious doubt whether it could pass. Many Republicans say they want to have replacement measures in place at the same time to prevent people from losing coverage.

The Senate voted down a repeal-only measure last month.

The move could get backing from the White House, though, which has been pushing for Republicans in Congress not to give up on repeal.

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