June 28, 2007

Two House Votes For GOP

Two House votes in the last few minutes offer some insight into the workings of the lower chamber. The first, on an amendment by Rahm Emanual, would strip funding for the office of the Vice President, a snarky swipe at the assertion by Dick Cheney's counsel that the Vice President isn't part of the executive branch. That motion failed, but only by seven votes, 217-210 -- and produced a round of catcalls at the end.

The second is the Pence amendment to forbid the FCC from re-enacting the Fairness Doctrine. I live-blogged the debate on this amendment earlier today, and the voice vote at the time was said to carry Pence to victory. He wanted a recorded vote and got it. The final result: an overwhelming rejection of the Fairness Doctrine, 309-115, with 1 vote present. The Democrats split almost exactly, while all voting Republicans voted for the amendment.

Not a bad day's work for the GOP today. The immigration bill got killed, for the moment at least, and the Fairness Doctrine got stopped before the Democrats could get it started.

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Comments (7)

Posted by Philip | June 28, 2007 6:14 PM

Let's keep this train rolling.

How about a "Fairness In-Voting Doctrine". Since Democrats are so interested in life-in-the-shadows let's start with a big bright light on voting rights. If we are to have fairness in voting, then we need to ensure that only citizens vote. Currently we don't. And it is not fair. We need a way to I.D. REGISTERED voters. People who have ALREADY provided their names and addresses. People who have nothing to hide.

We need a national I.D. system. Shouldn't be that hard for the bunch that just got done trying to ram three different visas down our throats!

I've been thinking about an idea for awhile to support this need: Why don't voters do it voluntarily? When you vote hang your I.D. around your neck with one of those clear plastic holder things. No need to say a word. Like a silent protest. Do we really believe that 12 million illegal aliens are not voting? Is that fair?

Posted by Lightwave | June 28, 2007 6:19 PM

Really, is there any single piece of legislation the Dems have offered that *isn't* a political stunt?

From the "First 100 Hours" to Rahm's meaningless whining about the Vice President, the Dems have accomplished nothing.

Clock's ticking on the Dems. They won't be around for much longer, and good riddance.

Posted by Labamigo | June 28, 2007 6:48 PM

Clock's ticking on the Dems. They won't be around for much longer, and good riddance.

Posted by: Lightwave at June 28, 2007 6:19 PM

True, provided the GOP offers something other than 'business as usual' politics.

Posted by Tom | June 28, 2007 7:54 PM

Capt.: In light of the 309-115 vote for the Pence amendment, you may wish to revisit your earlier suspicion today that " ...it will not survive". A tad too cynical?

Posted by Captain Ed | June 28, 2007 8:06 PM

Tom,

Yeah ... I'm actually surprised, and pleasantly so.

Posted by BillB | June 29, 2007 7:29 AM

A true Fairness Doctrine would require an equal number of Republicans and Democrats in Congress, regardless of election results.

Posted by howard lohmuller | June 29, 2007 8:02 AM

It is clear that Reid and the Democrats think the immigration bill will divide Republicans-eventually. Meanwhile most Republicans and Democrats are happy with the end results. So it would seem that if emphasis is kept on immigration such as volunteers going to the border for example, the issue could wind up dividing Democrats, particularly if Republicans begin to talk of raising wages for low end workers. Another benefit for Republicans is that Conservature Legislators now can divorce President Bush, without splitting the Party.