However , voting in both chambers was extremely close , raising concerns that a compromise might fail to win the necessary final approval . Close votes in House , Senate raise fears that compromise might not win approval . House version allows public insurance to compete with private insurers ; Senate version does not . Obama has expressed support for compromise but stops short of voting on compromise .
Close votes in House , Senate raise fears that compromise might not win approval . House version allows public insurance to compete with private insurers ; Senate version does not . Obama has expressed support for compromise but stops short of voting on compromise .