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Senate Democrats pitch plan to extend ACA subsidies, but it may not have enough votes

By Deirdre Walsh,

A Martínez

Published December 8, 2025 at 3:47 AM CST

The Senate is expected to vote Thursday on a Democratic proposal to extend existing Affordable Care Act tax credits for three years. But the plan is not expected to get the votes it needs to advance.

Deirdre Walsh

Deirdre Walsh is the congress editor for NPR's Washington Desk.

A Martínez

A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.