Submitted by Mariah Kick  

Saturday, November 7th, at approximately 11 p.m., the U.S. House of Representatives consecutively rejected the Republican Party's alternative to H.R. 3962 and passed H.R. 3962, the Democrats' bill for Healthcare Reform.

It was a close vote at 220-215 (see how each rep voted here), but still a victory for House Democrats and healthcare reform. Thanks to Representative Joseph "Ahn" Cao (R-LA), it was also a bi-partisan win. (read more about Congressmen Cao's vote onThe Washington Post. )  I HIGHLY recommend reading The Huffington Post's article for more detail on last night's events. 

Our very own 9th district representative, Congressman Baron Hill released a statement discussing why he voted for H.R. 3962. Please take the time to thank Congressman Hill for his support of healthcare reform with an email or a phone call to (202) 225-5315. 

Take a look at the vote:  

My favorite debate tactic of the night included a baby named Maddie, who was brought to the podium by Congressman John Shedagg (R-AZ) and used as prop: 

Watch the post-vote press conference: 

President Obama tweeted numerous times last night; this is my personal favorite: