On Thursday, after months of delays and a previous failed attempt, House Republicans narrowly passed their bill to repeal and replace Obamacare. This puts the GOP one step closer to fulfilling its promise to totally reshape the federal statute that was signed into law by Barack Obama.
Not a single Democrat voted in favor of the bill, which was passed by the Republicans 217-213. There were also 20 Republicans who voted against it.
Upon hearing the news, celebrities like Patton Oswalt, Mark Ruffalo and Mae Whitman took to social media to express their disappointment.
“DONATE AND VOTE DONATE AND VOTE SHOW THE FUCK UP WE WILL NOT FORGET THIS YOU SHAMEFUL COWARDS,” wrote Whitman, while Billy Eichner had some choice words for President Donald Trump.
I'll do what I can to make November 6, 2018 a dawn-to-dusk nightmare for the GOP. Fuck these smirking, entitled frauds. Tick tick tick.
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) May 4, 2017
Dear #Maga Americans. Making people die without insurance while the rest of the world enjoys coverage doesn't Make America Great Again. https://t.co/8RWSjHUccj
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) May 4, 2017
DONATE AND VOTE DONATE AND VOTE SHOW THE FUCK UP WE WILL NOT FORGET THIS YOU SHAMEFUL COWARDS https://t.co/rTMLgaQ9lX
— mae whitman (@maebirdwing) May 4, 2017
Celebrating millions of men, women and children losing health insurance. @realDonaldTrump is a SICK PIECE OF SHIT. https://t.co/R1nmoTkv4x
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) May 4, 2017
Trump is making his first trip back to NY tonight. @realDonaldTrump - on behalf of my fellow New Yorkers -YOU ARE NOT WELCOME HERE. #RESIST
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) May 4, 2017
Nice healthcare you got there, Congressman. Would be a shame if anything happened to it. pic.twitter.com/wP5ZiRpVPu
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) May 4, 2017
Very smart for the Republicans to tie their futures to a bill almost no one likes just to appease the most unpopular president ever
— Ike Barinholtz (@ikebarinholtz) May 4, 2017
Please all parties watch this. Don't hate Obamacare bc Obama is in the name. It's the ACA! And it helps people stay alive y'all https://t.co/A5BbJmzrfb
— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) May 4, 2017
The "health care" bill that Republicans passed today is an absolute disaster. https://t.co/cmGjw2vska
— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) May 4, 2017
Again if you voted for @realDonaldTrump you voted for this.
— Kristen Schaal (@kristenschaaled) May 4, 2017
It sucks. It truly does. But they'll be out next year. There's that.
— Kumail Nanjiani (@kumailn) May 4, 2017
Sorry I'm re-tweeting up a storm, it's just that millions of people are going to die
— Mara Wilson (@MaraWilson) May 4, 2017
Alyssa Milano encouraged people to use their voices and challenge the bill, while John Legend chose to donate to Swing Left, a grassroots organization supporting Democratic candidates in swing districts.
Has someone put together a list of dem challengers I can donate to to oust republicans in swing districts?
— John Legend (@johnlegend) May 4, 2017
Just donated to @swingleft. Thanks for the input!
— John Legend (@johnlegend) May 4, 2017
USE YOUR VOICE AND SHOW UP TO A TOWN HALL MEETING NEXT WEEK. Find your town hall here: https://t.co/Fy2dVIS3lK #trumpcare
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) May 4, 2017
In 2018, when it comes time to vote, remember this day and how the American people have been ignored by the @GOP.
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) May 4, 2017
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