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Republican Says He ‘Forgot’ to Cast Proxy Vote to Kill Capitol Security Funding Bill
Conservative Brief ^ | 5/24 | Martin Walsh

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.

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1 posted on 05/24/2021 8:55:34 AM PDT by TrumpianRepublican
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To: TrumpianRepublican

“MY DOG ATE MY PROXY VOTE!”


2 posted on 05/24/2021 8:56:25 AM PDT by larrytown ( )
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To: larrytown

Is he in a swing district or just stupid?


3 posted on 05/24/2021 9:00:36 AM PDT by DIRTYSECRET (`)
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To: TrumpianRepublican

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.


4 posted on 05/24/2021 9:00:50 AM PDT by kempster (w President of all time.)
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To: TrumpianRepublican

Took a dive.


5 posted on 05/24/2021 9:01:06 AM PDT by sockmonkey (Conservative. Not a Neocon.)
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To: TrumpianRepublican

“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


6 posted on 05/24/2021 9:01:12 AM PDT by DesertRhino (Dog is man's best friend, and moslems hate dogs. Add that up. ....)
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To: DIRTYSECRET

I like “swing” for him.


7 posted on 05/24/2021 9:01:23 AM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom (“No man’s life, liberty or property are safe while the Legislature is in session" - Gideon J. Tucker)
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To: TrumpianRepublican

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.


8 posted on 05/24/2021 9:01:52 AM PDT by bobbo666 (Baizuo)
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To: TrumpianRepublican

Did Kevin McCarthy tell him to do this STUPID STUNT!! Or was it Nancy Pelosi


9 posted on 05/24/2021 9:03:12 AM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion....... The HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: TrumpianRepublican

That would be a lie.


10 posted on 05/24/2021 9:03:29 AM PDT by robel
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To: TrumpianRepublican

Rope.

We are definitely gonna need a lot more rope


11 posted on 05/24/2021 9:06:35 AM PDT by Macoozie (Handcuffs and Orange Jumpsuitss)
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To: TrumpianRepublican

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!”


12 posted on 05/24/2021 9:06:40 AM PDT by Leaning Right (I have already previewed or do not wish to preview this composition. )
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To: DIRTYSECRET

Is he in a swing district or just stupid?

*************

He’s a Republican. They always seem to find ways to exceed our lowest expectations.


13 posted on 05/24/2021 9:09:23 AM PDT by Starboard
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To: TrumpianRepublican
No problem, just forget to vote from him in 2020
14 posted on 05/24/2021 9:13:24 AM PDT by rdcbn1
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To: sockmonkey

Took a bribe


15 posted on 05/24/2021 9:19:10 AM PDT by SMARTY ( "Force always attracts men of low morality. " Albert Einstein)
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To: TrumpianRepublican

Wait a second. A vote this important hangs on a proxy vote and NO ONE checks on it?


16 posted on 05/24/2021 9:24:02 AM PDT by Dahoser (I finally figured out what to call him: Fakephonyfraudident Biden. )
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To: TrumpianRepublican; larrytown; DIRTYSECRET; kempster; sockmonkey; DesertRhino; ProtectOurFreedom; ..
California's 42nd Congressional District:

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

17 posted on 05/24/2021 9:26:11 AM PDT by kiryandil (China Joe and Paycheck Hunter - the Chink in America's defenses)
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To: TrumpianRepublican; larrytown; DIRTYSECRET; kempster; sockmonkey; DesertRhino; ProtectOurFreedom; ..
California's 42nd Congressional District:

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
The conservative vote is 20-30% of the total voting pool. Should be easy to retire this guy.
18 posted on 05/24/2021 9:27:19 AM PDT by kiryandil (China Joe and Paycheck Hunter - the Chink in America's defenses)
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To: TrumpianRepublican

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.


19 posted on 05/24/2021 9:28:53 AM PDT by Mr. N. Wolfe
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To: TrumpianRepublican

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.


20 posted on 05/24/2021 9:29:42 AM PDT by Codeflier (Covid-19 taught me: Two types of "conservatives", frightened safety seekers vs. freedom lovers)
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