The affordability of health care for millions of Americans who buy their policies on the Affordable Care Act exchange remains uncertain Tuesday, after a handful of Senate Democrats broke ranks to join Republicans in voting to end the government shutdown without securing an extension of health care subsidies.

Under the deal, Senate Republican leaders pledged to hold a vote on extending the subsidies in December – though it’s unclear whether the vote would be successful, nor if House leadership will do the same.

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As the vote to end the shutdown now heads to the House, the News4 I-Team took a look at how many people in D.C. and neighboring states could see their premiums rise if the subsidies are allowed to expire.

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