U.S. Senate to hold vote Thursday on Republican healthcare plan

U.S. Senate to hold vote Thursday on Republican healthcare plan
The U.S. Capitol building after the U.S. Senate advances a bill to end the government shutdown in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 10, 2025
Reuters

The United States Senate is set to vote on Thursday on a Republican-backed plan aimed at addressing expiring Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced on Tuesday.

The proposal, introduced by Republican Senators Bill Cassidy of Louisiana and Mike Crapo of Idaho, is designed to make health insurance premiums more affordable for Americans as key ACA support measures approach expiration.

“It actually does make health insurance premiums more affordable,” Thune said, highlighting the plan’s goal of easing costs for policyholders.

The vote comes amid ongoing debates over healthcare affordability and the future of the ACA, with lawmakers exploring different approaches to maintain coverage for millions of Americans while managing federal spending.

Senators on both sides of the aisle will weigh the proposal in the coming days, with the outcome expected to shape the nation’s healthcare landscape and determine the extent to which subsidies continue to support those relying on ACA plans.

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