Holdout Nelson Agrees To Back Healthcare Bill

Holdout Nelson agrees to back healthcare bill

The Nebraska senator's support gives Democrats the 60 votes they need to quash a series of Republican-led filibusters. WASHINGTON — With a critical vote looming this weekend, Senate Democrats finalized a deal this morning with the lone Democratic holdout, Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson, who will back the party's healthcare bill after settling weeks of negotiating over abortion.

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