Despite winning the ballot, the victory could be short-lived as it will face a tough battle to pass in the Senate after winning approval in the US House of Representatives.
Repealing the bill was one of President Trump’s campaign promises, regardless of the fact that the statute enabled 20 million more Americans access to healthcare, ultimately winning the vote 217-213.
Holding a two seat majority in the 100 seat senate, the act will need the approval of nearly all Republican representatives to ensure that it gets official authorisation, with a number of moderate Republicans voting against the annulment in the House of Reps.
Well-aware of the predicament, Democrats present in the House began singing "Na na, na na na na, hey hey hey, goodbye," – a suggestion that their opponents are set to lose seats in next year's re-election as a result of the repeal.
Minority leader Nancy Pelosi made a statement after the vote, stating her colleagues had no intention on breaking into song.
“I think that was spontaneous — I had no idea,” Pelosi told reporters at a conference outside the United States Capitol.
“They all seemed to just burst into song.”
The lyrics form part of the 1969 Steam song "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye," having taken on cultural significance, being heard at sporting events by victorious fans to their opponents, in addition to films such as Remember the Titans and a number of television programs including The Simpsons.
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