Conservatives Block SCHIP Veto Override

The House failed to overturn the President's veto of SCHIP, 273-156 (roll call). This was closer than the last SCHIP vote in the House (265-159), so your efforts did make a difference. This fight isn't over. Speaker Pelosi has publicly promised that Congress will keep sending SCHIP bills to the President until its enacted. Keep an eye on the BudgetBlog for the latest on what Congress will do next on SCHIP.
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