[Gopher Broke]

Congressman Steve King Gains Huge Victory as House of Representatives Votes Almost Unanimously to Officially Recognize Christmas and Christianity/17 Democrats Vote For Resolution Recognizing Islam and "commended Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith," yet voted NO (or Present) on Congressman King's resolution "recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith"

On Tuesday, the United States House of Representatives voted almost unanimously for Congressman Steve King's (R-IA) Resolution, H. R. 847, officially recognizing Christmas. Congressman King's resolution passed 372-9 with 10 voting "Present" and 40 Members of the House not even voting. There were 17 Democrats who voted for H.R. 635 sponsored by Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democrat from Texas) in October which commended Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith and recognized Ramadan, the "holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal," but yet could not bring themselves to vote on Tuesday for Congressman King's Resolution "recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith."

Here are the names of these 17 Democrats. The 8 Democrats who voted FOR the resolution, H.R. 635, recognizing Islam and Ramadan and voted AGAINST the King resolution, H.R. 847, recognizing the importance of the Christian faith and Christmas: Congressmen Gary Ackerman, D-NY; Yvette Clark, D-N.Y.; Diana DeGette, D-CO; Alcee Hastings, D-FL; Jim McDermott, D-WA; Bobby Scott, D-VA; Fortney "Pete" Stark, D-CA; and Lynn Woolsey, D-CA.

[ConorMacNessa]

40 Members of the House not even voting

I haven't seen their names published yet.

[P8riot]

Bobby Scott is a freaking embarrassment.

[AuntB]

Here are the roll call votes.

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/vote.xpd?vote=h2007-1143

I found it interesting that Cong. PAUL did not vote for the Christian resolution, but did vote FOR the Ramadan/Islam reslolution.

[Rose in RoseBear]

Just called the Congresscritter's office and voiced my opinion. The worker bee who answered the phone directed me to the Congresscritter's website, where he talks about supporting the spirit of Christmas and not giving it "lip."

I read this dreck, and then asked about the "lip" he was willing to give Ramadan ... no cogent response.

I told this worker bee that, as a black woman, I was ashamed of Scott's double standard, and asked her to pass my opinion of him along. I also asked if Scott's position was supported by any of the Presidential candidates; she didn't know, of course.

I ended the call with a cheery "Merry Christmas!" I'm ending all my phone calls that way nowadays.

[Perseverando]

Another typical statement by Comrade Scott.

Yes, it is true, you get the type of government you deserve. The people from his district certainly got what they deserved when they elected him. Unfortunately the rest of the nation must suffer as well when he casts his vote in Congress.

[incredulous joe]

TSR,

Maybe a FREAK State PING is in order for those of us with voting friends and family just across the river??

[Tolerance Sucks Rocks]

Get a load of this guy...

[G8 Diplomat]

Screw Bobby Scott. This Congress is insane.

Did you read 'Shoe' today? Roz picks up the paper and says "Some Senator is thinking about putting a day care center in Congress," and then Cosmo says "I thought Congress WAS a day care center"! Priceless!