• After a long debate, the bill was passed 220-215, a vote welcomed by cheers by the Democrats.
• 39 Democrats voted against the bill, while 219 voted in favor. Of all Republicans, only one Republican voted for the bill, Representative Joe Cao.http://edition.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/11/07/health.care/?imw=Y
• Before the actual debate on the bill, the rules of debating were put to vote.These Rules passed 242-192.
• This vote was followed with the actual debate on the bill itself, and ended in a decisive vote just prior to midnight. (Source: CNN Live Broadcast)

• The Bill is brought before the United States Congress on November 7, 2009.
• The Health Care Reform Bill has met with much controversy. The members of the Republican Party have unanimously rallied against the bill, while some Democratic Party members oppose it too. Main argument is the expected unfairness of competition between public services and private health insurance companies.http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/08/07/palin-says-obamas-plan-overhaul-health-care-evil// http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2009/aug/07/john-boehner/boehner-says-democrats-health-care-plan-would-lead/

Just prior to the vote, a last minute compromise amendment on abortion was passed. This amendment prohibits the insurance plan from covering elective abortions.http://www.latimes.com/features/health/la-na-health-house7-2009nov07,0,5267162.story