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Bill pulled amid charges of floor 'scuffle'
The Hill ^ | October 12, 2013 | Pete Kasperowicz

Posted on 10/12/2013 9:02:12 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife

House Republican leaders on Saturday pulled one of their "mini" spending resolutions from the floor after dozens of Democrats tried to use the debate to call up the Senate's continuing resolution to re-open the government.

Members were debating the American Indian and Alaska Native, Health, Education, and Safety Act, H.J.Res. 80, the 15th "mini" appropriations bill GOP leaders have called up.

But in the midst of the debate, several Democrats lined up to make unanimous consent requests to call up the Senate's broad continuing resolution. Republicans repeated that it is not in order to call up the Senate resolution because Republican leaders have not consented to do so.

Presiding officer Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) told Democrat after Democrat that their requests were not in order, but then suddenly, he announced the House would move on to votes related to the farm bill.

That decision prompted some scuffling on the floor — Republicans say Rep. Joe Crowley (D-N.Y.) put his hands on a staffer for Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.). Democrats said that did not happen, but said Democrats were mad that an unelected staffer said he was pulling the bill.

A House aide to Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) said Republicans pulled the plug on a vote on the Indian affairs bill to put a stop to the Democrats' delay tactics.

"Democrats were using dilatory tactics to delay the bill on the floor," the aide said. "Under direction from Majority Leader Cantor, our floor director instructed the Minority staff that we would be moving off the bill and onto a vote on the Motion to Instruct."

The aide said the resolution would come up for a vote Monday when the House returns. "The Democrats can continue their show on Monday when the vote comes back up," he said.

Later in the debate, House Budget Committee ranking member noted that under normal House rules, it would be in order for any member of the House to make a request to call up legislation that is stuck between the House and the Senate. However, the House on October 1 passed a resolution that only makes it in order for House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) to call up the Senate's continuing resolution.

"I think Democracy has been suspended," Van Hollen said.

The Indian bill was the only bill called up for a vote today. After the kerfuffle, Democrats began a one-hour "special order" series of remarks on the floor complaining about their inability to call up the Senate bill.

The Democratic protest came shortly after House Republicans said President Obama had rejected the latest GOP to extend the debt ceiling and re-open the government until late November, and use that time to negotiate a broader fiscal deal.

The Indian affairs spending resolution would fund the Bureau of Indian Affairs and education and health services for Native Americans. Republicans said funding for the Bureau of Indian Affairs is needed to ensure vital support to Native Americans across the country.

"This bill focuses on education, law enforcement, health care, and many other vital services to American Indians and Alaska natives," said Rep. Mike Simpson (R-Idaho).

Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska) warned Democrats that voting against the resolution would be a vote "against the first Americans."

Democrats continue to oppose the GOP's "piecemeal" funding strategy, but also had problems with the specific resolution on Indian affairs. Rep. Jim Moran (D-Va.) said the bill is incomplete, as it does not fund all federal programs related to Native Americans.

"Here are just some of the Native American programs and offices that are not funded by this resolution," Moran said. "Native American education programs that are funded by the Department of Education.

"Native American law enforcement programs funded by the Department of Justice, including the programs to carry out the Violence Against Women Act. That's an area where we have achieved, finally, bipartisan agreement. This doesn't allow us the funds to carry out that program."


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Government; Health/Medicine; Politics
KEYWORDS: house; obamacare; shutdown
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1 posted on 10/12/2013 9:02:12 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

“I think Democracy has been suspended,”

Between that and the government shutting down a mere 17%, the price of gasoline has nose dived.

YOO HOO...


2 posted on 10/12/2013 9:08:07 AM PDT by UCANSEE2 (The monsters are due on Maple Street)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

The Senate dems are always threatening with the ‘nuclear option’. I’m glad the House r’s are willing to play some hardball.


3 posted on 10/12/2013 9:10:18 AM PDT by Twotone (Marte Et Clypeo)
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To: UCANSEE2
the price of gasoline has nose dived.

Down to $2.73 for regular here in TX.

4 posted on 10/12/2013 9:10:44 AM PDT by Paine in the Neck (Is John's moustache long enough YET?)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

Democrats are thugs in unions and congress.

If they don’t get their way, they break the rules and become the school yard bullies.


5 posted on 10/12/2013 9:11:26 AM PDT by Grampa Dave ( Boycott Reno & Las Vegas until those in control there, remove Reid from the senate!)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

A D-representative put his hands on a staffer? So typical of the Leftist Mad dogs. What’s next..and all out brawl like in Japan or Parliament?? Seeing RED.


6 posted on 10/12/2013 9:13:51 AM PDT by SueRae (It isn't over. In God We Trust.)
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To: Grampa Dave

True. But I think this shows the Democrats are not winning the argument on the shut down, and I would expect they are going to get much more nasty before this is done.


7 posted on 10/12/2013 9:15:37 AM PDT by Yogafist
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To: Cincinatus' Wife
..these d@mn Marxists thugs, shall always try these tactics
..really surprised, the pubbies didn't fold, like they usually do...

8 posted on 10/12/2013 9:16:03 AM PDT by skinkinthegrass (who'll take tomorrow,$pend it all today;who can take your income & tax it all away..0'Blowfly can :-)
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To: Grampa Dave

Looks like the Rats tried another force it down the throat votes. Their phony poll from the Ministry of Propaganda failed and today they are running around like the sky is falling. The Rats have lost it and so have the RINOs. Adjourne the House until after Jan 1, 2014. This nonsense has got to end.


9 posted on 10/12/2013 9:18:20 AM PDT by VRWC For Truth (Roberts has perverted the Constitution)
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To: UCANSEE2

20% is not a shutdown it is a reduction. As usual the Republicans have allowed the Democrats to frame the discussion. Sickens me.


10 posted on 10/12/2013 9:19:12 AM PDT by sheana
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

I think we should just issue each one of them a Single Action Army revolver 45 Colt and let them all have at it.


11 posted on 10/12/2013 9:21:16 AM PDT by Gaffer
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To: Paine in the Neck

Your lucky the price of gas here in the land of fruits and nuts it is still 4.00 in some areas


12 posted on 10/12/2013 9:22:53 AM PDT by JoanneSD
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To: SueRae

No notice or reporting that anyone on R side came to aid of staffer when attacked. Typical of republipussies. I don’t care who they are, somebody assaults me, they will be looking up at me.


13 posted on 10/12/2013 9:23:11 AM PDT by slapshot ("Were not gonna take it anymore" Twisted Sister)
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To: UCANSEE2
Democracy has been suspended and it was done by Obama, Pelosi, and Reid when they locked out the non-socialists while they built Obamacare.

This is the fundamental change, the yes we can, the new normal as deemed by the Democrat Party .... our political adversaries stenography longer permitted to be considered opponents, they are now The ENEMY and must be dealt with because they are evil.

Obama will negotiate with Iran and others who have also killed American solders but he will never yield to his enemy, the non-socialists of America.

14 posted on 10/12/2013 9:24:46 AM PDT by R0CK3T
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To: UCANSEE2

““I think Democracy has been suspended,”

Ya’ think?? It’s been suspended since January 2008.


15 posted on 10/12/2013 9:25:13 AM PDT by max americana (fired liberals in our company last election, and I laughed while they cried (true story))
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To: UCANSEE2

We are not a democracy... which is one of the most evil forms of government. We are a Constitutional Republic... one expects their Congressmen to know this and the differences between them.


16 posted on 10/12/2013 9:25:48 AM PDT by LibLieSlayer (FROM MY COLD, DEAD HANDS!)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

17 posted on 10/12/2013 9:28:38 AM PDT by Liberty Valance (Keep a simple manner for a happy life :o)
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To: Paine in the Neck
the price of gasoline has nose dived.

It was lowered as the shut down went into effect. I believe it's the few things keeping the low information voters from rioting?

18 posted on 10/12/2013 9:28:50 AM PDT by IllumiNaughtyByNature ($1.84 - The price of a gallon of gas on Jan. 20th, 2009.)
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To: Grampa Dave

You are correct on every count.


19 posted on 10/12/2013 9:29:47 AM PDT by onyx (Please Support Free Republic - Donate Monthly! If you want on Sarah Palin's Ping List, Let Me know!)
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To: LibLieSlayer

CORRECT!


20 posted on 10/12/2013 9:30:23 AM PDT by onyx (Please Support Free Republic - Donate Monthly! If you want on Sarah Palin's Ping List, Let Me know!)
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