Its consideration was considered a big win for them and for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops , which used its power -- especially with conservative Democrats in swing congressional districts -- to help force other Democratic leaders to permit a vote that most of them oppose . NEW : House passes health - care reform bill with mostly Democratic support . House passed banning most abortions under public law . ` ` This is our moment to deliver , '' President Obama says as House votes .
NEW : House passes health - care reform bill with mostly Democratic support . House passed banning most abortions under public law . ` ` This is our moment to deliver , '' President Obama says as House votes .