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06 November 2009 @ 11:02 am ET

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WASHINGTON - U.S. House Democratic leader Steny Hoyer said on Friday "we're very close" to securing the 218 votes needed for passing a broad healthcare reform bill but Democrats still needed to win over some reluctant members.

Demonstrators hold signs during a "House call" rally against proposed healthcare reform legislation at the Capitol, November 5, 2009. (Reuters Photo / Kevin Lamarque)

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One day before a scheduled debate on the health bill, President Barack Obama's top domestic priority, Hoyer said he expected a vote on the measure by Saturday night but the debate could drag on to Sunday or later.

(Editing by Doina Chiacu)

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