The U.S President Barack Obama has urged Congress to vote by simple majority on healthcare reform as he makes a final push to have his proposals adopted. He said Congress should finish its work and vote on the legislation in the next few weeks. Healthcare has been a priority for Mr Obama but the legislation has been blocked by the Republican minority. Last week, a televised summit hosted by Mr Obama in Washington failed to break the deadlock between parties.<br/> <br/>The President wants Congress to back the latest version of his 950 billion plans to cover uninsured Americans and lower premiums.