the bill as constructed would have failed upon final passage even in the house. Passed by 3 votes but pro choice activists were assured Stupak amendment will be stripped from final bill. No matter how that is handled, you'll see a block of Democrats vote against the bill much larger than that 3-vote margin... I'm guessing many assumed Pelosi had 225 in the bag, 220 was a weak result. Of course this is not even taking the senate into consideration.

Additionally, reading the bill, there are no limitations on premiums. not one. Pre-existing, no lifetime caps, 2:1 age varation limitation and high risk pool all will be passed along to all policyholders.

Those under 30 who purchase their own insurance will be in revolt w/ the 2:1 varation, since it's about 4:1 now and they're on the short end of the stick. An immediate 50% rate increase and an IRS enforced mandate. Once this gets widely known, you may have a new generation of Vietnam-esque young protestors.