Max Baucus, the Democrat who chairs the Finance Committee, also voted against putting a public option in his panel's bill.

NPR: Public Option Short On Democrat Votes In Senate

Another option could see the panel return a proportion of the lost points, with five being the most likely added to Leeds' current total of 67.

BBC: Leeds verdict before season end

"The panel had that option but they decided that a significant increase in the fine was appropriate, " he said.

BBC: Richards ban to extend worldwide