As the deadline approaches for the expiration of Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, political tensions are rising within Congress. Senate Democrats are planning a last-ditch vote on the issue, while many Republicans express concern over the potential fallout from these subsidies lapsing. Reports indicate that millions could be affected by drastic premium increases if the subsidies are not extended, with recent polls showing that a significant percentage of ACA enrollees may go uninsured if costs soar. The GOP is facing internal dissent as members scramble to propose viable health care solutions, but unity is elusive as differing opinions on how to handle the situation surface. The urgency to address rising health care costs and the looming crisis has resulted in a heightened sense of anxiety among lawmakers, with many fearing the repercussions of inaction.