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"Martial Law" In House of Representatives
Burgess House Gov and Republicans House Gov ^

Posted on 02/27/2009 6:11:53 AM PST by Calpernia

From Congressman Burgess's site:

http://burgess.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=103976

News "Martial Law" In House of Representatives

Washington, Sep 28, 2008 - Under the martial law procedure, long-standing House rules that require at least one day between the unveiling of significant legislation and the House floor vote on that legislation — so that Members can learn what they are being asked to vote on — are swept away. Instead, under “martial law,” the Leadership can file legislation with tens or hundreds of pages of fine print and move immediately to debate and votes on it, before Members of Congress, the media, or the public have an opportunity to understand fully what provisions have been altered or inserted into the legislation behind closed doors. This is the procedure that the Leadership intends to use to muscle through important bills in the next two days.

http://rules-republicans.house.gov/ShortTopics/Read.aspx?id=220

From the Committee on Rules September 27, 2008

BLANKET MARTIAL LAW RULE THROUGH

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH

Motion offered by: McGovern

Summary of Motion:

To report the martial law rule waiving a requirement of Clause 6(a) of Rule XIII with respect to consideration of any resolution reported from the Rules Committee, through the legislative day of September 29, 2008. It does not apply to any specific measure, but rather grants blanket authority.

Agreed to by voice vote


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Front Page News; Government
KEYWORDS: america2point0; congress; democratcongress; democrats; dictatorship; fearlessleader; lawandorder; lping; martiallaw; orwelliannightmare; socialistblitzkrieg; tyranny; votenowpaylater
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To: Lazamataz

I would like that answer too.


21 posted on 02/27/2009 6:56:53 AM PST by Calpernia (Hunters Rangers - Raising the Bar of Integrity http://www.barofintegrity.us)
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To: cripplecreek

Thank you. Adding that to the other site too.


22 posted on 02/27/2009 7:01:06 AM PST by Calpernia (Hunters Rangers - Raising the Bar of Integrity http://www.barofintegrity.us)
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To: Carry me back

Hopefully that will happen with all the states writing bills for sovereignty.


23 posted on 02/27/2009 7:04:45 AM PST by Calpernia (Hunters Rangers - Raising the Bar of Integrity http://www.barofintegrity.us)
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To: Calpernia; Fred Nerks; null and void; pissant; george76; PhilDragoo; Candor7; MeekOneGOP; ...
Thanks, Calpernia and stockpirate.

"Martial Law" In House of Representatives

Check out article and #19.

24 posted on 02/27/2009 7:06:11 AM PST by LucyT
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To: Calpernia

To me the most astounding thing is that it appears to have come down from Paulson, an unelected non representative official.


25 posted on 02/27/2009 7:06:38 AM PST by cripplecreek (The poor bastards have us surrounded.)
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To: Calpernia
Congressman Brad Sherman testifies about "Martial Law" arm twisting.
26 posted on 02/27/2009 7:06:52 AM PST by Obamageddon (Birth certificate and college transcripts will be required for Federal employment, Mr. Soetero)
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To: SunkenCiv

ping


27 posted on 02/27/2009 7:09:35 AM PST by stockpirate (A people unwilling to use violent force to preserve liberty deserve the tyrants that rule them. SP-0)
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To: LucyT

Thanks, LucyT...to read later.


28 posted on 02/27/2009 7:10:31 AM PST by azishot (I just joined the NRA.)
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To: ex-Texan; Eastbound

ping


29 posted on 02/27/2009 7:11:46 AM PST by Calpernia (Hunters Rangers - Raising the Bar of Integrity http://www.barofintegrity.us)
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To: LucyT

Thanks...scary, scary times ahead.


30 posted on 02/27/2009 7:13:22 AM PST by IrishPennant ("We're surrounded...That simplifies our problem.")
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To: LucyT

A small sample of National headlines that day (Newsbank)

Bailout Is ‘a Necessary Evil,’ Area Residents Say - Reaction to Government’s Fiscal Response Includes Disgust and Disbelief, Resignation and Relief
Washington Post, The (DC) - September 29, 2008
Author: Donna St. George and Jonathan Mummolo
Edition: F
Section: Metro
Page: B1

Wachovia in Talks On Its Possible Sale
Washington Post, The (DC) - September 29, 2008
Author: Binyamin Appelbaum and Neil Irwin
Edition: F
Section: A Section
Page: A10

A Bailout Is Just a Start
Washington Post, The (DC) - September 29, 2008
Author: Lawrence Summers
Edition: F
Section: Editorial
Page: A19

Belgian Bank Is Rescued
Washington Post, The (DC) - September 29, 2008
Author: Martijn van der Starre and Meera Louis
Edition: F
Section: A Section
Page: A10


31 posted on 02/27/2009 7:16:35 AM PST by Protect the Bill of Rights (Economic Stimulus: Creating jobs, one death at a time.)
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To: Obamageddon

His remarks are 1:23 into the clip


32 posted on 02/27/2009 7:23:34 AM PST by Protect the Bill of Rights (Economic Stimulus: Creating jobs, one death at a time.)
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To: Obamageddon

I watched that twice now. He confirms Martial Law was on the table; but unfortunately doesn’t confirm if it was implemented.

This is making me think it was. The vote shows that too.


33 posted on 02/27/2009 7:26:26 AM PST by Calpernia (Hunters Rangers - Raising the Bar of Integrity http://www.barofintegrity.us)
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To: Calpernia

I just emailed this story to everyone I know. The first response I got back was “VOTES? I”M READY TO VOTE WITH A BULLET.”


34 posted on 02/27/2009 7:33:22 AM PST by snowrip (Liberal? YOU ARE A GUTLESS SOCIALIST LOSER WITH NO RATIONAL ARGUMENT.)
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To: Calpernia

This must be made public. The public is enraged already. More tinder here.


35 posted on 02/27/2009 7:42:31 AM PST by ExTexasRedhead
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To: scooby321

HUH? What?


36 posted on 02/27/2009 7:46:20 AM PST by Travis T. OJustice (Change is not a destination, just as hope is not a strategy. FUBO!)
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http://rules-republicans.house.gov/ShortTopics/Read.aspx?ID=234

Martial Law Used AGAIN

PROVIDES THAT IT SHALL BE IN ORDER AT ANY TIME THROUGH THE LEGISLATIVE DAY OF FEBRUARY 13, 2009, FOR THE SPEAKER TO ENTERTAIN MOTIONS THAT THE HOUSE SUSPEND THE RULES AND THAT H. RES. 10 IS AMENDED TO CHANGE THE HOUR OF THE DAILY MEETING OF THE HOUSE TO 9:00 A.M. FOR FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS

Motion Offered By

Summary of Motion

Vote Tally

Matsui

To report the resolution providing for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules through the legislative day of February 13, 2009 and to amend H. Res. 10 to change the hour of the daily meeting of the House to 9:00 A.M. for Fridays and Saturdays. 

Agreed to by voice vote*

*Absent: Slaughter, Hastings, Diaz-Balart & Foxx

 

 

H.Res. ___ – Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules through the Legislative Day of February 13, 2009 pertaining to the consideration or disposition of any measure relating to H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Managers: Slaughter / Dreier

MARTIAL LAW RULE

Motion

Offered by:

Summary of Motion

Vote Tally

Matsui

To report the martial law rule waiving a requirement of Clause 6(a) of Rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Rules Committee, through the legislative day of February 13, 2009 pertaining to the consideration or disposition of any measure relating to H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Agreed to

7 to 3**

**Absent: Slaughter, Hastings, & Diaz-Balart

For further information, please visitHTTP://RULES-REPUBLICANS.HOUSE.GOV




37 posted on 02/27/2009 7:46:45 AM PST by Calpernia (Hunters Rangers - Raising the Bar of Integrity http://www.barofintegrity.us)
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To: Ancesthntr

>>>I would like to know why it is that the Republicans don’t simply walk out. Leave the building. Do it when you know that the C-SPAN cameras are live.<<<

The Republican “leadership” is in on the scam. Ask them.


38 posted on 02/27/2009 7:48:38 AM PST by PhilipFreneau
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To: Westbrook
"It’s long past time for the gloves to come off."

The Democrats took their gloves off years ago. As a matter of fact they've even gone under the ring and pulled out the folding chairs while the Republicans are staggering into the ropes oblivious to the fate that awaits them when they finally clear their heads, rub their eyes and turn around.

39 posted on 02/27/2009 7:54:12 AM PST by Hatteras
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To: LucyT

What The Heck!!!! Why is this the first that any of us are hearing of this. From what I read above it’s not constitutional...any rep with a pair should’ve walked and called the “media” immediately.


40 posted on 02/27/2009 8:06:19 AM PST by FlashBack ('0'bama: "Katrina on a Global Level")
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