Republicans Defy Speaker, Join Democrats on Obamacare Subsidies

Some Republicans and Democrats worked together to make a vote happen about extending health care subsidies.

These subsidies help people pay for their health insurance.

The vote was forced because the current plan doesn't address the rising costs that people will face when the subsidies end.

Four Republicans who are more in the middle of their party joined with Democrats to sign a petition.

This made the vote happen even though the leaders of their party didn't want it.

The vote could happen in January.

Even if it passes in the House, it might be hard to pass in the Senate, which is also controlled by Republicans.