Republicans vote to move ahead on Obamacare repeal

Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), recently diagnosed with brain cancer, entered the chamber to a standing ovation and cast the 50th Republican vote. GOP Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska broke ranks to oppose the measure, forcing Vice President Mike Pence to break a 50-50 tie.All Democrats opposed the measure. Underscoring the significance of the vote, many senators sat at their desks for the vote.Politico