Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick Joins 16 Other Republicans to Help Democrats Pass ACA Subsidies Extension

Hakeem Jeffries in front of a podium that reads save healthcare

On January 8th, 17 Republican members of the House of Representatives broke party lines and voted with all Democrats on a plan to extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for three years. The vote of 230-196 signaled a recognition by Republicans that making health care more expensive and less accessible makes them even more vulnerable in the 2026 midterm elections.