Five Republican senators said they can't vote for the current health care bill.

Senate Republicans debate Obamacare replacement bill Washington Week with The Atlantic

Premiered June 24, 2017
Senate Republicans debate Obamacare replacement bill

Senate Republicans unveiled their plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Five GOP lawmakers said almost immediately that they could not support the current bill. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell wants to vote on the plan before the July 4th recess. What's in the bill? And can Republican find common ground to get 50 votes?

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