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Lawmakers Gear Up For 1st Test Vote On Health Bill

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Lawmakers were meeting in a rare Saturday night Senate session to test support for health care legislation. (File)
Source: Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP

A crucial first Senate vote on President Obama's health care overhaul in a rare Saturday night session looms as a test of Democratic unity and the president's prestige. Democratic leaders are optimistic of success, but they need every Democrat and both independents to vote "yes," and two moderates remained uncommitted ahead of the roll call, which is expected around 8 p.m.

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