U.S. House of Representatives Votes to Change 'Obamacare' Health Insurance Law

On Thursday, May 3, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed a new health insurance law that would repeal major parts of the reforms implemented by Barack Obama in the healthcare system. Reuters described this event as a significant victory for Donald Trump, whose campaign promise included the repeal of the health insurance law known as 'Obamacare.' 217 representatives voted in favor of the new health insurance plan drafted by Republicans, against 213 others, sending the new law to the Senate for consideration, although serious obstacles are expected in the Senate as well. The report states that none of the Democratic representatives voted positively for this proposal, and three representatives abstained. The majority of the House of Representatives and the Senate is held by Republicans. However, the approval of the new health insurance plan has faced many obstacles and the voting on it had been postponed. Reuters writes that Democrats hope that at least the Republican votes to repeal Obama's health insurance will lead to their defeat in next year's midterm elections. Images broadcast by CNN showed a protest gathering of several American citizens outside Congress, chanting against representatives who supported the new law. Estimates indicate that approximately 20 million Americans gained health insurance under Obama's health care law. However, Republicans argue that this law has been ineffective and has led to increased healthcare costs. According to the new health insurance law, having insurance is no longer mandatory. Additionally, funding for Medicaid will be reduced. Medicaid is a government program that provides health insurance for individuals with low incomes.