Democratic leaders said timing of vote will depend on census figures , which are unavailable . A number of House Democrats have refused to state their voting intentions publicly . Rep. Dennis Kucinich , D - Ohio , on Wednesday said he intends to vote for health care bill . Kucinich previously had described the bill as a boondoggle for private interests . The apparent defection improves chances for the bill 's passage .
Democratic leaders said timing of vote will depend on census figures , which are unavailable . Rep. Dennis Kucinich , D - Ohio , on Wednesday said he intends to vote for health care bill . Kucinich previously had described the bill as a boondoggle for private interests . The apparent defection improves chances for the bill 's passage .