Ping Pong on Reconciliation: Senate Votes to Pass Reconciliation Measure, House Must Now Vote Again

The Senate passed the reconciliation bill on health care bill reform (that includes student loan provisions) this afternoon by a vote of 56 to 43. Three Democrats joined Republicans in voting against the bill, Sens. Blanche Lincoln (Ark.), Mark Pryor (Ark.) and Ben Nelson (Neb.). The House of Representatives now has to vote on the reconciliation measure again after Republican senators succeeded at changing several provisions. The House is expected to vote later today.

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Congress Should Avoid a Costly End-of-Year Package

With debt nearing record levels, interest payments surging, and major trust funds approaching insolvency, Congress should avoid worsening our already unsustainable fiscal situation during the Congressional lame duck session. Instead, lawmakers should begin making progress on the debt either by enacting savings or implementing process reforms.

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