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Last Updated on Wednesday, 29 September 2010 01:06 Written by rslcpol Thursday, 20 May 2010 01:20
From Tulsa Today:
Governor Henry’s veto of a bill that would allow Oklahoma to opt out of Obamacare was overriden in the House this morning. The vote was 72-24; 68 votes, or two-thirds of the 101-members, were needed. The override still needs two-thirds approval, or 32 votes, in the 48-member Senate.
The override attempt there may come tomorrow, but many, including Rep. Charles Key, believe it likely will fail in the Senate. Key said, “…the likelihood of such a vote passing the Senate with the numbers necessary is tenuous at best. With less than 10 days left in this year’s legislative session, it is critical that we act immediately to protect Oklahomans from the federal healthcare mandates and the only option left is passing SJR 59, authored by Representative Mike Thompson and Senator Dan Newberry.
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