by SenateDemocratson Nov 10, 2011
Eric Smith, 26, joins Senate Democrats to urge the House to pass the jobs legislation that will help put unemployed veterans back to work.
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Tweet at your Republicans in Congress as well… #PASSTHEBILL #theAmericansJOBSACT
Democrats in the Senate tried to pass a simple piece of President Obama’s jobs plan that shouldn’t be controversial: provide money to prevent further layoffs of teachers, cops, and firefighters at the local level, and pay for it by taxing the income of millionaires an extra 0.5%.
This morning a lot of media outlets reported that the Senate “rejected” or “voted down” this proposal.
But that’s not what happened. The measure didn’t come to an actual vote.
That’s because every single Republican senator filibustered the bill — meaning they wouldn’t even let an up-or-down vote happen. Republicans have unilaterally decided not to allow even that simple majority vote on anything that might help the economy before the next election.
To be clear: This bill would have created jobs, and both parties have supported similar measures in the past.
But, sadly, some in the Congress do not feel any responsibility to act. As someone who has spent a lot of time working in and with the Senate, I can tell you that it’s a particularly low moment for the legislative branch of our government.
It doesn’t need to be this way. That’s why the President and our campaign are focused on fixing what’s broken in Washington. Right now, that means we’re going to keep the pressure on Congress to act, until every single piece of the President’s jobs plan — the parts to help veterans find jobs and get small businesses hiring more people — gets a vote.
So please, reach out and keep reaching out to Senator Mitch McConnell, the Republican leader in the Senate, and ask him to give each piece of the American Jobs Act a fair vote.
You can reach his office at (202) 224-2541.
Call now — then let us know how it went.
If you’re on Twitter, be sure to tweet at your Republicans in Congress as well.
We’ll have more on this soon.
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a message from Madeleine K. Albright …
Since taking office, President Obama and Democrats in Congress have been focused on supporting the President’s vision for America as an architect of peace, a champion of justice, a defender of international law and a leading economic power.
Republican leadership, on the other hand, wants to obstruct this progress and set President Obama up for failure. As Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell told a reporter last year, his highest priority is to make President Obama a one-term President. We cannot sit back and allow the Republican strategy of delay and obstructionism to succeed.
Now is the time for us to step forward.
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Sunday mishmash &some News
just another rant
As Americans and the World watches Congress battle on national TV, ‘the media” seems to be putting a face on who we need to blame for the apparent Congressional rift. I am a democrat yet the face of blame from radio and TV seems far to right of center for my taste. I watch, listen and take all the rhetoric in but as always question the source, sort out fact from fiction, remember what has been happening over the last 24months and ultimately decide for myself… but then that’s just me. The fact is raising the Debt Ceiling is the job of Congress yet Congress and some of our fellow Americans have decided to dump that responsibility on President Obama … unfair. I support President Obama and I still believe he will have to invoke the 14th Amendment but only because our inept folks in Congress which have managed to do less and less since the midterm elections have all but thrown up their hands to defer our default and demise to the President. I know folks think it would be a great win for him, a strong choice and yes, i thought so too, only problem is our credit rating will be downgraded thus raising interest rates on everyone
For years, Congress has managed to raise the debt ceiling without much afterthought. However, after the midterm elections it was clear JOBs were not important to Republicans or their extreme group called the tea party. Republicans on the State& Federal level saw this as moment to force their beliefs and make changes to the way Americans live their lives and yes undermine the President of the US. I get the impression that the agenda to ruin the first Black President of the US of A started the night of his win. This has been a rough journey for our President and if he had a worthy Congress our move toward the 21st Century would be big bold and progressive. We cannot ignore how malicious how far the Republican Party has gone to block progress and even so, our President keeps trying with the grand deal as another example. I feel both parties saw this as a moment to create change the other wanted to block it. The President saw the future in a grand deal while Republicans decided to use the debt ceiling & deficit as a tool, lest we even think about the reasons they want to amend our constitution. I do not know what will happen on Aug.2nd and maybe the debt ceiling will be raised maybe not. I do wonder if the world will see us the same and will our credit rating decline anyway or will a deal be made only to find that all future bills with revenue included be filibustered and will Congress continue to act so irresponsible. The thing i really fear is if this is just the beginning of an all-out assault to bring President down by any means necessary with the default being one of many signs along this long road to Election 2012.
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Congress: the Republican led House -pro forma session -the Senate debates&votes today/Republicans filibuster majority vote
The Senate Convenes at 12:00pmET July 31, 2011- Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to concur in the House message to accompany S.627 with the Reid amendment with the time until 1:00pm equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.
- At approximately 1:00pm, the Senate conduct a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to concur in the House message to accompany S.627 with the Reid amendment at 1:00PM (tomorrow afternoon) on Sunday, July 31, 2011.
1:00 pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Reid motion to concur in the House amendment to S.627 with the Reid amendment #589, the legislative vehicle for the debt limit increase; Not Invoked: 50-49 (Senator Reid changed his vote to no in order to enter a motion to reconsider this vote)
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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 31, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION
1:37 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn consistent with the fourth clause in section 5 of article 1 of the Constitution, and notwithstanding section 132 of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on August 1, 2011.
1:36 P.M. – Mr. Sensenbrenner asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Sunday, July 31, 2011, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 1, 2011, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 31.
1:02 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
1:01 P.M. – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Sensenbrenner to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
1:00 P.M. – Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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