Posted on 05/24/2021 8:55:34 AM PDT by TrumpianRepublican
The Democratic-controlled U.S. House of Representatives has passed one of the most partisan bills imaginable.
The House passed a bill 213 - 212 that will provide $1.9 billion for "additional security measures" at the U.S. Capitol.
And it turns out that the bill only passed because one Republican "forgot" to cast his vote, which would have been against the bill, thus killing it.
California GOP Rep. Ken Calvert claims he “forgot” to cast a proxy vote on behalf of Texas GOP Rep. John Carter, which ultimately would have killed the $1.9 trillion Capitol security funding bill.
(Excerpt) Read more at conservativebrief.com ...
“MY DOG ATE MY PROXY VOTE!”
Is he in a swing district or just stupid?
How could someone possibly forget that he was responsible for casting a proxy vote on a bill that is one vote away from dying in the house. This is not believable.
Took a dive.
“You can be a millionaire.. and never pay taxes! You say.. ‘Steve.. how can I be a millionaire.. and never pay taxes?’ First.. get a million dollars. Now.. you say, ‘Steve.. what do I say to the tax man when he comes to my door and says, ‘You.. have never paid taxes?’ Two simple words. Two simple words in the English language: ‘I forgot!’”
— Steve Martin
I like “swing” for him.
A RINO, maybe? That should be first thought, especially with a Ca REp. Many are of the go-along-to-get-along variety. Which boils down to: as long as I get a cut like the BigGuy, I’m OK.
Did Kevin McCarthy tell him to do this STUPID STUNT!! Or was it Nancy Pelosi
That would be a lie.
Rope.
We are definitely gonna need a lot more rope
This reminds me of the old Steve Martin routine:
You can be a millionaire...and never pay taxes! You say...“Steve...how can I be a millionaire, and never pay taxes?”
First...get a million dollars. Now you say, “Steve, what do I say to the tax man when he comes to my door and says, ‘You have never paid taxes!”
Two simple words. Two simple words in the English language: “I forgot!”
Is he in a swing district or just stupid?
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He’s a Republican. They always seem to find ways to exceed our lowest expectations.
Took a bribe
Wait a second. A vote this important hangs on a proxy vote and NO ONE checks on it?
2020 United States House of Representatives elections in California Party Candidate Votes % Republican Ken Calvert (incumbent) 210,274 57.1 Democratic William "Liam" O'Mara 157,773 42.9 Total votes 368,047 100.0
2020 United States House of Representatives elections in California Party Candidate Votes % Republican Ken Calvert (incumbent) 210,274 57.1 Democratic William "Liam" O'Mara 157,773 42.9 Total votes 368,047 100.0The conservative vote is 20-30% of the total voting pool. Should be easy to retire this guy.
A legislature’s primary job is to vote on legislation. They get paid $174,000 a year and perks that you and I can only dream of.
Ken Calvert (R-CA) is a liar and a fraud.
This vote was so rigged. The gave the squad cover to vote against it, while ensuring that just enough would vote for it to pass it. Then they worked it out with Republicans to come up one vote short of failing. The difference between passing by one vote and being unanimous is nothing.
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