Summary
The Senate’s floor consideration on healthcare came to an abrupt end when three Republicans — Sens. Susan Collins (R-ME), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and John McCain (R-AZ) — joined all 48 Democrats in opposing a vote to adopt a “skinny” Affordable Care Act (ACA) repeal bill. While many lawmakers responded with a renewed call for bipartisanship, key conservatives continue to seek a path forward on ACA repeal.