Second PATRIOT Act Vote on Monday! - Contact Congress!

[tangent4ronpaul]

There is some equivalent to an amendment going on now that would make the gvmt more responsive - nix the you can't talk about national security letters part and expedite civil rights suites against the gvmt. Looks like a pure party line vote - ie: loose as the dems are pushing it. Then the "recommit" - ie: renewing the 3 objectionable provisions for a year. 15 min vote followed by 5 min vote.

-t

 

[Melissa]

I just got home trying to see where we are at. Hope everyone called on this. It is one of my line in the sand.

 

[pdavis]

What is a "motion to recommit"(sp)?

A vote to send legislation back to the appropriate committee for reconsideration.

 

[tangent4ronpaul]

A vote to send legislation back to the appropriate committee for reconsideration.

If that's correct, I messed up. Actually, I think you are correct.

should be motion on passage to pass.

-t

 

[Melissa]

I knew looking at the vote count right now this was not the final passage I am sad to say

 

[tangent4ronpaul]

One dissenting repub vote - looks like Dr. Paul is on the floor.

-t

 

[olehounddog]

I think it went to 2R nays.

 

[tangent4ronpaul]

speaker: frantically looking at queue cards) "now what"?

We are at the final passage vote and it looks like we will definitely LOOSE

-t

 

[Melissa]

Another shot at Liberty

 

[hazek]

Pathetic.

 

[tangent4ronpaul]

I think it went to 2R nays.

You mean Yeas - to send it back to committee.

It did! - and at least 3 Dem Nays.

-t

 

[hazek]

I just wish one of them had the balls to step on the floor and say: "Whoever voted Yea is a traitor to our constitution and should be taken outside and shot."

 

[Melissa]

I just wish one of them had the balls to step on the floor and say: "Whoever voted Yea is a traitor to our constitution and should be taken outside and shot."

I try never to be mean but was thinking the same thing

 

[tangent4ronpaul]

Much wider (and mixed) spread this time but we clearly got our ass kicked.

 

[TNforPaul45]

YAY it Passed! F*ck you and your liberties, American People! You WILL bow down and know who is your god!

 

[tangent4ronpaul]

I just wish one of them had the balls to step on the floor and say: "Whoever voted Yea is a traitor to our constitution and should be taken outside and shot."

According to the Constitution, I think that is supposed to be our job.... but good luck trying it!

 

[tangent4ronpaul]

Yep - fucked again by Congress till Dec 8th....

 

[TNforPaul45]

Those republicans that voted "Yea" on the Patriot Act extension represent the block of the GOP that will never allow Ron Paul anywhere near the nomination.

 

[tangent4ronpaul]

Aren't a bunch of those freshmen supposed to be on OUR side?

 

[Brett85]

Those republicans that voted "Yea" on the Patriot Act extension represent the block of the GOP that will never allow Ron Paul anywhere near the nomination.

Yeah, but 27 Republicans voting "no" is quite an improvement over last year and the years before. Hopefully that positive trend will continue.