Senate finally votes to repeal 1099 measure in health care reform law

The Senate on Tuesday voted to repeal the health care overhaul's 1099 tax reporting requirements, finally ending months of debate and votes over a provision that, by the end, had few defenders.

The overwhelmingly bipartisan vote, 87-12, gives President Barack Obama the first opportunity to sign or veto a bill repealing a piece of his signature law. He's expected to sign it despite concern about how to replace the money the provision would have raised.