US Capitol in Washington DC.Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Senate Republicans stripped a $35 insulin cap for those with private insurance from the climate and health bill. Seven Republicans joined 50 Democrats in seeking to keep the provision in the bill, falling short by three votes. The vote was held as part of a "vote-a-rama" as the reconciliation bill makes its way through the Senate. Senate Republicans on Sunday successfully removed a $35 monthly price cap on insulin for many patients as part of the Democratic-led climate, health, and tax reconciliation bill making its way through the upper chamber.The insulin cap had been a much-desired policy goal for Democrats, who aimed to have the provision apply to Medicare beneficiaries along with Americans carrying private health insurance.While GOP lawmakers didn't challenge the portion applying to Medicare patients, they were able to strip the cap for those using private insurance, after talks regarding a potential bipartisan agreement fizzled earlier this year.The Senate parliamentarian — who is tasked with analyzing reconciliation bills to ensure that they meet strict procedural rules — ruled that the cap wasn't in accordance with what is permissible under the guidelines.Republican Sen.

 

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