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House Passes Tax Bill Sans Obamacare Mandate Repeal (Washington Post)

— Bill now goes to the Senate which has its own version

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WASHINGTON -- The , with no votes from Democrats and 13 Republicans voting against it, reported The Washington Post and other media.

The bill, which does not include a repeal of the Affordable Care Act's mandated health insurance requirement, now goes to the Senate where a different tax bill that does eliminate the insurance mandate is being considered.

Tax reform is a key agenda item for both the Trump administration and the Republican-controlled Congress. President Trump urged the representatives on, telling them, "I love you. Now go vote."