Senate to Vote on GOP Alternative to Expiring Obamacare Subsidies

Republicans dash to finish health care solutions ahead of an expected vote on extending Obamacare enhanced subsidies, favored by Democrats.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) (C) talks to reporters following the weekly Senate Policy Luncheon at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, on Dec. 9, 2025. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

The Senate said on Dec. 9 that a vote will come later this week on a GOP health care proposal intended as an alternative to extending the enhanced Obamacare subsidies set to expire after this year.

The Senate will vote on the proposal on Dec. 11, Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) told reporters on Tuesday.