2017-01-28washingtonpost.com

Of particular concern to some Republican lawmakers was a plan to use the budget reconciliation process -- which requires only a simple majority vote -- to repeal the existing law, while still needing a filibuster-proof vote of 60 in the Senate to enact a replacement.

"The fact is, we cannot repeal Obamacare through reconciliation," McClintock said. "We need to understand exactly: What does that reconciliation market look like? And I haven't heard the answer yet."

Several important policy areas appeared unsettled. While the chairmen of key committees sketched out various proposals, they did not have a clear plan for how to keep markets viable while requiring insurers to cover everyone who seeks insurance.



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