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Here’s a quick reminder of what Republicans voted for yesterday, courtesy of NBC News:

House Republicans are celebrating their “win” after voting to kick 24 million Americans off of their coverage, but it’s not playing out so well in the news. From breaking Trump’s promise of insurance for everybody to the bill’s poor reception among Senate Republicans and doctors, hospitals, and insurers, here’s a look at the headlines:

Yesterday, 217 House Republicans voted to pass their TrumpCare bill, but it didn’t exactly receive a warm welcome across the Capitol. While Trump and the House GOP were busy taking a premature victory lap in the Rose Garden, Senate Republicans were dismissing the bill out of hand:

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV): “I think it needs a lot of improvement.”

The House began the week on a bipartisan basis, with a majority of Democrats and Republicans coming together to support a bill to fund the government for the remainder of the fiscal year.

I’ve read the bill, but also very importantly, I’ve read the CBO report -- that is the independent congressional advisor on fiscal matters -- and they say premiums are going up 25 to 29% for the average policyholder.

Today, 217 House Republicans voted to take health coverage away from 24 million Americans.

“I am Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer and I don’t write the songs but I count the votes. And every Democrat today in the House of Representatives an hour from now, or when that vote occurs is going to be a no vote to undermine our coverage.

Mr. Speaker, Republicans now control all of our government. Whatever happens to our health care system will be their responsibility.