Democratic Caucus of the United States Senate
The measure would add up to $1.5 trillion to the federal deficit over the next decade to pay for proposed tax cuts.
The infamous Dickey Amendment, which bans funds for research to "promote gun control," rears its head.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
The Medicare for All Act is backed by a third of the Senate Democratic Caucus.
Activists insist the party can drag out the process.
"We should let the legal process play out."
North Dakota Sen. Heidi Heitkamp joined the president at an event in her home state.
