Throughout recent history, nations have grappled with the costs and benefits of developing their health care sectors. A hush fell over the room as Sen. John McCain walked to the center of the room and paused . Gasps and scattered applause soon broke the silence when McCain gave the thumbs down , dooming the latest Republican proposal to repeal parts of the Affordable Care Act . McCain 's vote , along with those of Sen. Susan Collins and Senator Lisa Murkowski , stopped the initiative to overturn the law -- one of President Donald Trump 's campaign promises -- in its tracks early July 28 .
A hush fell over the room as Sen. John McCain walked to the center of the room and paused . Gasps and scattered applause soon broke the silence when McCain gave the thumbs down , dooming the latest Republican proposal to repeal parts of the Affordable Care Act . McCain 's vote , along with those of Sen. Susan Collins and Senator Lisa Murkowski , stopped the initiative to overturn the law -- one of President Donald Trump 's campaign promises -- in its tracks early July 28 .