Drug bill passes House

Delegates have sent their version of Gov. Joe Manchin's prescription drug cost negotiation bill to the Senate. The Associated Press has the story.

The vote was 76-19 with two absences. GOP delegates raised questions about the bill during the floor debate that echo concerns from the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America.

AP had reported earlier that Manchin had disowned the bill after the House Finance Committee amended it heavily last week. Bill supporters say they hope Manchin disagrees with only some provisions of the changed version, and not the entire measure.