US Republicans Take Actions to Repeal Obamacare Act

The US Senate has taken a first step to dismantling the Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare, which provides 20 million Americans with health insurance.

The resolution now goes to the House of Representatives, which is expected to vote on it this week.

Scrapping Obamacare is a top priority for the Republican majorities in both chambers and Republican President-elect Donald Trump.

Al Jazeera's Alan Fisher reports from Washington.