House Democrats plan to call up their three-year extension of Obamacare subsidies Tuesday, likely forcing a vote on the legislation this week, according to a leadership aide.
Democrats can force a vote on the Affordable Care Act enhanced tax credits that expired last week after four moderate House Republicans bucked leadership and signed a discharge petition. The once-rare legislative maneuver, which has become increasingly common in the past two years, allows rank-and-file lawmakers to force votes if they garner 218 signatures.
Once Democrats call up the legislation, House Republican leadership must schedule a vote within two legislative days. The aide ...