House Democrats push health bill on eve of expected vote

Nov 7th, 2009 - Los Angeles Times

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Reporting from Washington - With a historic floor vote looming on their healthcare bill, House Democratic leaders worked into the night Friday to round up rank-and-file Democrats who still had not committed to support the legislation despite weeks of cajoling and deal-making.

Senior Democrats maintained they would have the 218 votes needed for passage when the House votes, perhaps as early as this evening.

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