Nine House Republicans Defy Leadership to Advance ACA Premium Subsidy Vote
The U.S. House of Representatives on Jan. 7, 2026 voted 221–205 to advance legislation that would extend health insurance premium subsidies under the Affordable Care Act, a procedural victory that keeps the measure on track for final passage. This matters now because the enhanced subsidies expired at the end of 2025, threatening steep premium hikes for …




