TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Florida Legislature has put an amendment on next year's ballot aimed at thwarting the federal health care overhaul.

Republicans derided the federal law as "Obamacare" in debate Wednesday before a mostly party line 80-37 vote in the House.

The Senate passed the amendment last month. It is sponsored by Senate President Mike Haridopolos, a candidate for the GOP U.S. Senate nomination.

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