Democrats had little time to savor their weekend Senate health-care victory, as two of the lawmakers who voted to move the debate forward Saturday night indicated Sunday that they will not vote to pass the package if it includes a government-run insurance program.

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Democrats Will Need 60 Votes to Pass a Final Measure - and Will Likely Need to Winn Over Some in Their Own Party

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid eked out 60 votes on a procedural motion to start the health care debate Saturday night – so there’s no guarantee he can pass a bill on the merits.

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The inclusion of a government-run insurance plan threatens the legislation as it moves to the Senate floor.

The Senate voted along party lines Saturday night to overcome a Republican filibuster and bring to the floor a bill that would overhaul the nation's health-care system.

Senate Democrats pushed ahead with President Barack Obama’s vision of health reform Saturday night – but at the same time, exposed significant divides in the party that make it all but impossible to complete work on a plan by year’s end.

Centrist Democrats acted appropriately in supporting a healthcare reform bill with a public option, senior Democrats said. Read more...

It’s down to one.