Outrage In the House of Representatives? (In which Dems expunge fair vote)

Power Line ^ | August 3, 2007 | John Hinderaker

[yoe]

A Washington source writes:

An outrage was committed on the House floor tonight. I still can't quite believe what happened. While voting on a motion to recommit for the agricultural appropriations legislation, the presiding chair (who is a Democrat member) gaveled the vote closed. The tally was clear and the vote was over. The Republicans had won. Then, realizing what had happened - the Dems allowed just their people to keep voting to change the result. Let's be clear, this wasn't holding the vote open - they changed the results of a vote that was legally declared over.

Rep. Eric Cantor wrote a (blog post) describing what happened.

This is an insult to our democracy, something that Stalin would recognize. It is an unprecedented violation of our democracy that can not be allowed to stand. Do we live in a democracy or a dictatorship?

And, what was so important that the Dems went to all this trouble -- it was a vote to ensure that illegal immigrants couldn't get taxpayer funding in the agriculture bill. The Dems are so opposed to this, that they would violate our democracy.

We need to spread the word. The American People need to know what is happening in their government.

As Drudge would say--Developing...

UPDATE: Politico has more. It appears that the Democrats have expunged the vote that Republicans say they (the Republicans) won from the record of House proceedings.

[yoe]

Call your elected....expunging a fair vote is a criminal offense in a free society - you would think. Lawlessness is a Democratic trait………that is why they rarely lose in politics.

[wastedyears]

Lock and load

[Suzy Quzy]

We are now a Banana Republic thanks to lawlessness of Democrats......this will only get worse if they aren’t stopped.

[Fishtalk]

I’ve been reading about this.

I don’t think they’ll get away with it.

If anything, let this illustrate the lengths and depths these people will to cheat.

Conservatives, at times, tend to think that the rest of the world is fair like them.

Conservatives need to pay attention.

[P-40]

This is what www.c-span.org is displaying on their website.

ON CAPITOL HILL
House Floor Debate
The House is in recess, subject to the call of the chair. Democrats are trying to figure out how to proceed with their legislative agenda. Republicans are upset about a vote taken late Thursday night on the Agriculture spending bill. GOP leaders are planning to hold a press conference later this morning.
HOUSE COVERAGE ON C-SPAN

[George W. Bush]

Great appearance by the GOP House members on CSPAN right now. I wish CSPAN would just play this all day long.

The House Republicans need to keep on this no matter what. John Mica (R-FL7) now making points about the Dims trying to give money (food stamps) to illegals when we aren't taking care of our own children, seniors and veterans.

Pence, Hunter and the GOP House have picked a good fight with Bela Pelosi.

[NoControllingLegalAuthority]

This is very dangerous. If the results of elections and the voting of our elected representatives are meaningless, does this leave us to resolve our differences in the streets of this country?

[tiredoflaundry]

BTTT

[keepitreal]

for later reference

[edcoil]

I don’t look to government for leadership and, I am never disappointed.

[Greg F]

nce, Hunter and the GOP House have picked a good fight with Bela Pelosi.
___________________________________________________________

Go Hunter!

[Turret Gunner A20]

re; #7 ...does this leave us to resolve our differences in the streets of this country?

It's damned close to it. Lock and Load.

[TexasGreg]

The Democrat House Leadership needs to be arrested and charged with treason ... tried, convicted, and EXECUTED. And, while we’re at it, line of the Democrat and RINO Senators with ‘em.

[BenLurkin]

Then, realizing what had happened - the Dems allowed just their people to keep voting to change the result. Let's be clear, this wasn't holding the vote open - they changed the results of a vote that was legally declared over.

Basically the same thing that Gore tried in Florida 2000.

[ljco]

These people are like little children who want everything their way, and pout and kick and scream when they don’t get it. Its embarrassing! I hope that the people that voted for them are paying attention to this! Although, I suppose the MSM won’t pick this up.

[sheana]

The question by everyone to their elected representatives should be
.......okay, now, what are you going to do about it?
They should NOT let this stand as it sets a precedent.

[yoe]

To All:

Call or fax John Boehnere

(202) 225-6205
(202) 225-0704 fax

[EggsAckley]

bump

[Huck]

I watched this live last night. Pretty entertaining stuff.

[Mad_Tom_Rackham]

"It's good to see that the Democrats are finally running America the right way."