Allentown congressman charlie dent, a republican, was the strong opponent of the health care bill. His office told us in the statement quote, congressman dents position would have remained the same, he would have voted no, congressman dent had said repeatedly this should not be the subject of artificial timelines or politically motivated deadlines. It should be done right. Congressman Frank Lobiondo in new jersey was another republican hold out who said in a statement quote i planned to vote no today on this specific obama carry placement bill, it is not a declaration that obama should stay. It shouldnt. Obama care has failed on a host of key metrics, promised to south jersey residents and i remain committed to repeal. Pennsylvania congressman brian fitzpatrick, a local republican, also said he would have voted no, democrats in the tristate area, they were in uni son they would have been no votes, House Speaker ryan didnt give a time line for another possible go at health care, Preside
This week even if it has been embarrassing for republicans. The people who vote for this will have this vote tattooed to their foreheads as they go forward. They have to answer for the vote. Reporter the Trump Administration says if this bill fails, obamacare stays and the president will move on to tax reform. The president understands this is it. We had this opportunity to change the trajectory of healthcare to help improve put a Healthcare System in place and to end the nightmare. Reporter many republicans are concerned the way they vote on the plan today will affect them during election season next year where theyre up for reelection. At the capitol, Stephanie Ramos abc news. And action news will have continuing coverage of todays developments. John rawlins will be live at 5 oclock with what representatives go through and the intense pressure being put on them by the white house and their constituents. Well hear from speak paul ryan live in just moments and of course constant update
Ryan about two hours ago telling him to pull the vote. This afternoon ryan said he did everything he could to rally support. Moving from an Opposition Party to a governing party comes with growing pains and, well, were feeling those growing pains today. We came really close today. But we came up short. But ultimately, this all kind of comes down to a choice. Are all of us willing to give a little to get something done . Are we willing to say yes to the good, to the very good even if its not the perfect. Well, this caps off a very rocky week for the speaker is of the house something two former Congress Members know the feeling all too well. John rawlins has more from langhorne tonight. John. Porter hi, rick. We touched base with a couple of former members of congress, one is a d, one is an r to get an idea of the pressures they felt while on capitol hill and the kinds of pressures they think republican lawmakers were probably feeling who were either undecided about the gop measure or we
With the possibility of some thunderstorms with hail, low snow levels and when that rain pushes through later on this morning, we are looking at some gusty winds. So this morning, its cold. We have a frost advisory in effect for tonight. Look at the numbers anywhere from 7 to 12 and 10 degrees cooler than we were yesterday at this time. So grab the jacket the rain isnt over yet, in fact, we are looking at the possibility after the second half of the weekend dry. Lisa, thank you. The storm made for a messy night throughout the bay area. This tree came down in the driveway on Greenwood Lane and ojai drive last night. No word if the downed tree caused any damage to that home. Heavy rain padded the south bay overnight. This was the scene in san jose, drivers are reminded to slow down when its raining and to avoid driving through standing what under the circumstances to reduce the rick of getting stuck. Inville w villejo, the person ho abandon their vehicle. The water wasnt too deep, it was
Impact sale. Late showers, rainfall less than a quarter of an inch through about noontime. We could see know around hamilton and lake county. Anywhere from four to 15 degrees colder this morning. Theres a look from our tower camera. 30s, 40s, 50s now, a few showers through noon. Partly cloudy there afternoon. Cold. We will talk about the accuweather sevenday forecast which includes, yes, you guessed it, more rain. The storm made for a messy night throughout the bay area. This tree came down on the side of a driver of a home on 14wood lane in ojai drive around 11 00 last night. No word if the downed tree caused damage to the home. Heavy rain pound it is south bay overnight. This is Stevens Creek boulevard. Drivers are warned from driving through standing water. In villejo, a vehicle was standarded last night t. Driver had to abandon the vehicle at wilson avenue. It was obviously too much for the vehicle to hands him. No one was hurt. These april showers are causing headaches throughout