November 8, 2009 (Washington D.C.) - The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Affordable Healthcare for All Act last night by a 220-215 margin. Local Democratic representatives Bob Filner and Susan Davis voted for the landmark measure, while local Republicans Duncan Hunter, Darrell Issa and Brian Bilbray voted no.
In the House, only a single Republican (Joseph Cao of New Orleans) voted for the measure. In addition, 39 Democrats voted no, including representatives from conservative districts as well as some liberal members.
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