We just witnessed history in the making. Moments ago, the U.S. House gaveled in the first of three votes on health insurance reform. The vote was 219 to 212. Tonight's vote is one of the most important achievements by the U.S. Congress in a generation. And you made it happen.

Click here to see how your Representative voted, and write to them. If your Representative supported health insurance reform, send them a thank-you note. If they sided with insurers and voted against reform, express your disappointment.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, moments before the vote, reminded Congress that "we will be joining with those who established Social Security, Medicare, and tonight health care for all Americans." She continued, "This is an American proposal that honors the traditions of our country."

Thousands of activists like you made calls this week - and it paid off. Rep. Boccieri (D-OH) was an undecided vote until this week, when he received thousands of phone calls from SEIU members and other health care activists. Boccieri is just one example of how your phone calls, emails, petitions and in-person meetings made a difference.

What's next? The House bill heads to the President's desk for signature, while the Senate will seek improvements to the bill with a package of amendments. In other words, we're not finished on health care reform - but we're getting close. And you made it all possible.