January : Democratic leaders in House , Senate working out amendments in two bills . Asked at a party fund-raising event about the Democratic strategy for health care reform going forward , Obama said Democratic leaders in the House and Senate were working out differences in the separate health care bills passed by each chamber last year . After that , Obama wants Republicans to present their ideas . It 's first clear signal from Democrats how they want to proceed after their election loss . Sen. Scott Brown of Massachusetts gives GOP 41 senators , enough to filibuster Senate bill .
January : Democratic leaders in House , Senate working out amendments in two bills . After that , Obama wants Republicans to present their ideas . It 's first clear signal from Democrats how they want to proceed after their election loss . Sen. Scott Brown of Massachusetts gives GOP 41 senators , enough to filibuster Senate bill .