WASHINGTON — It is two down and one to go for the new health care bill in the Senate.

The bill passed another 60-vote test in the Senate early this morning.

Democrats remained united as they started voting at sunrise, pushing toward their goal of passing President Barack Obama's health care overhaul by Christmas.

With not a vote to spare, the Senate voted 60-39 to shut off debate on Majority Leader Harry Reid's version of the bill.

An earlier vote to approve a 400-page package of changes that sealed Democratic support for the health care bill also passed 60-39, though only a simple majority was required. No Republicans voted in favor.

Democrats must pass another 60-vote test Wednesday before they vote on final passage, expected to come on Christmas Eve.

By The Associated Press