Twenty-seven House Democrats indicated to CNN on Wednesday they will join Republicans in opposing the Senate plan . NEW : GOP attempt to require up - or - down vote on Nebraska health care bill provision . NEW : President delays trip to Australia , ostensibly to help push bill over finish line . NEW : Bill cuts Senate bill provision that prevents states from paying Medicaid expenses . Bill cuts deficit by $ 138 billion over 10 years ; additional $ 1 trillion in cuts expected after that .
NEW : GOP attempt to require up - or - down vote on Nebraska health care bill provision . NEW : President delays trip to Australia , ostensibly to help push bill over finish line . NEW : Bill cuts Senate bill provision that prevents states from paying Medicaid expenses . Bill cuts deficit by $ 138 billion over 10 years ; additional $ 1 trillion in cuts expected after that .