The House of Representatives has passed repeal the Affordable Care Act by a 217-213 vote, with all but two New Jersey Congressmen voting “no” on the bill. Overall, all House Democrats and 20 House Republicans voted against the bill.
New Jersey progressives and Democrats are vowing to target the two “yes” votes — Tom MacArthur of the 3rd District and Rodney Frelinghuysen of the 9th.
— Donald Norcross (@DonaldNorcross) May 4, 2017
Voting NOW:
1st vote to ensure Members/staff not exempted = YES
2nd vote is healthcare bill = NO
3rd vote is North Korea sanctions = YES— Frank LoBiondo (@RepLoBiondo) May 4, 2017
MacArthur was an expected “yes” — it was his compromise plan on which the final bill was based.
Chris Smith had said beforehand that he planned to vote “no.”
Democrats like Josh Gottheimer and Frank Pallone were united in opposition.
I’m about to vote against this very partisan health care bill. It’s terrible for New Jersey and could raise taxes as much as $4,000/family. pic.twitter.com/JmOprKDj3S— Rep Josh Gottheimer (@RepJoshG) May 4, 2017
217 Republicans just voted to take healthcare from 24 million, kill pre-existing condition protections, and cut $800 billion from Medicaid.— Rep. Frank Pallone (@FrankPallone) May 4, 2017
Few New Jersey House districts are competitive, but Leonard Lance is in one that could be.
Bill Pascrell went after the GOP and the repeal bill repeatedly, and with gusto.
It takes a lot of chutzpah to make the centerpiece of your bill a trillion-dollar cut in health benefits to fund a tax cut for the rich.— Bill Pascrell, Jr. (@BillPascrell) May 4, 2017
This bill jeopardizes ACA protection for the 150 million Americans with employer coverage with a ban on annual and lifetime caps.— Bill Pascrell, Jr. (@BillPascrell) May 4, 2017
Their legislation also guts essential health benefits, allowing insurers to offer bare-bones plans that don’t provide meaningful care.— Bill Pascrell, Jr. (@BillPascrell) May 4, 2017
With astonishing dishonesty, @HouseGOP forever signed their name to legislation that removes protections for pre-existing conditions.— Bill Pascrell, Jr. (@BillPascrell) May 4, 2017
It took seven years for this? #VoteNoACHA pic.twitter.com/7tT9fRs2aq— Bill Pascrell, Jr. (@BillPascrell) May 4, 2017
To my colleagues voting for #Trumpcare today, you sold out cheap. I will never yield. #ProtectOurCare #VoteNoAHCAhttps://t.co/qD9oXy5xif pic.twitter.com/t1m0xrllUA— Bill Pascrell, Jr. (@BillPascrell) May 4, 2017
This is where Frelinghuysen’s posts would go.
Donald Payne Jr. was just as adamant as Pascrell.
Dem rep uses ‘Star Wars Day’ to rail against GOP healthcare plan | @thehill @BeccaSavransky #MayTheFourthBeWithYou https://t.co/kuDOmypiyC— Donald Payne Jr. (@RepDonaldPayne) May 4, 2017
House Republicans just passed a health care bill that will harm millions of Americans. My statement on #TrumpCare: pic.twitter.com/vT0G0ufc06— Donald Payne Jr. (@RepDonaldPayne) May 4, 2017
.@HouseDemocrats are going live on Facebook to stand firm against the disastrous TrumpCare bill #VoteNoAHCA →
https://t.co/dAO5sbj3bs— Donald Payne Jr. (@RepDonaldPayne) May 4, 2017
Don’t turn to the dark side with #Trumpcare. #VoteNoAHCA #MayTheFourthBeWithYou #StarWarsDay pic.twitter.com/PcTmdt7xoG— Donald Payne Jr. (@RepDonaldPayne) May 4, 2017
#Trumpcare would gut Essential Health Benefits and protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions#VoteNoAHCA— Donald Payne Jr. (@RepDonaldPayne) May 4, 2017
— Donald Payne Jr. (@RepDonaldPayne) May 4, 2017
Under #TrumpCare, premiums & deductibles could be so expensive for people w/pre-existing conditions it could cause them to lose coverage. pic.twitter.com/lMR296JAqg— Albio Sires (@RepSires) May 4, 2017
I voted No on #Trumpcare b/c it is a terrible & reckless plan for our nation’s health care. Read my statement here: https://t.co/b6eY94eAbR— Albio Sires (@RepSires) May 4, 2017
#TrumpCare would increase premiums 25-29% on avg in the next 2 years & raise out-of-pocket costs. How is this good for the American people?— Albio Sires (@RepSires) May 4, 2017
Despite Trump’s promises, #TrumpCare would allow insurers to discriminate against Americans with pre-existing conditions.— Albio Sires (@RepSires) May 4, 2017
My vote is for @AliRanger29 of Middlesex county & her son Ethan & the millions of Americans who rely on essential health benefits. #VoteNo pic.twitter.com/xM8g7Fqoqf— Bonnie WatsonColeman (@RepBonnie) May 4, 2017
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Hank Kalet 
$800 billion to be cut from Medicaid!!!! Countless seniors are in nursing homes paid for by Medicaid. What happens to them? Is some wheelchair bound elderly person with dementia going to be put out on the curb because she/he is no longer covered by Medicaid? What is the matter with this country?