The US House of Representatives has backed a healthcare bill in a step towards reforms promised by President Obama, despite strong opposition.
Passed in a narrow 220-215 vote, the bill aims to extend coverage to 36 million more Americans and provide affordable healthcare to 96%.
The Senate now has to pass its own bill and the two must then be reconciled before the programme can become law.
Mr Obama has made healthcare reform a central plank of his domestic agenda.
He described Saturday's vote in the House as "historic", saying he was "absolutely confident" the Senate would follow suit.
Correspondents say the legislation could lead to the biggest changes in American healthcare in decades.READ MORE
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