WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican leaders have abruptly pulled their troubled health care overhaul bill off the House floor, short of votes and eager to avoid a humiliating defeat for President Donald Trump and GOP leaders.

House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., withdrew the legislation after Trump called him and asked him to halt debate without a vote, according to Ryan spokeswoman AshLee Strong. Just a day earlier, Trump had demanded a House vote and said if the measure lost, he would move on to other issues.

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Democratic U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly released the following statement:

 “I have been saying for years that we can work together to strengthen the Affordable Care Act and provide even better health care for Hoosiers. I continue to stand ready to work with anyone, Republican or Democrat, to do so.”

Republican U.S. 3rd District Congressman Jim Banks released the following statement:

“I remain committed to repealing Obamacare and replacing it with conservative reforms that will increase competition, lower costs and create more choices. I am hopeful that House Republicans can come together to end Obamacare’s burdensome taxes and regulations and pass free-market reforms that will benefit all Americans. I also will continue pushing for a permanent repeal of the medical device tax, a vital priority for northeast Indiana.”