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"All the Representatives I phoned yesterday voted “no” on this. The “legislative speak” is confusing, will the House now be voting on the actual 1388 next? We all need to call our Reps if that is the case..""

Excellent question. It is my question too. I didn’t think this Bill after today was on its way to the Senate like it states according to the Fox article?? I will need to verify.

This FoxNews article SOURCED here in this Thread threw me a bit in my understanding what happens next.

I was surprised when the author, Vlahos, wrote

(SNIP) ..."was approved by a 321-105 vote and now goes to the Senate."

I need clarification especially because of the exchange I had with Cantor’s office.

I called Eric Cantor's office this morning to see if he had received my FAX.

It seemed like I caught the Staffer a bit off guard when I asked about Cantor’s position on HR 1388.,br>
He was extremely personable and professional but as soon as I asked how Cantor would vote today, his staffer said ,”Congressmen Cantor has "no" position yet. I said well isn't he voting TODAY. He seemed unaware of the vote. The staffer said HR 1388 has not been released from Committee yet.

The staffer wasn't aware the Budget had been Released from the CBO office. Given what happened today maybe TODAY was all about dressing the Bill up with EARMARKS which they did and then proceed to next step..I don't know yet what that is

I think today's vote was a vote to Consider the Bill. They literally "REAUTHORIZED" the Bill for Consideration. Just my take …unconfirmed at this point

My take is ….this is the first step this Bill had to take for it to be considered in the House.

Another Key issue was members presented 11 Amendments to consider for attachment to the Bill. So I think now they may be attached to the Bill and that had to be formally done which happened today.

I am guessing a bit and I don't want to lead you down a dead end so I will wait for my updates but I think it is proceeding in the House. Others on this thread will probably know precisely what is going on so I am sure all answers will be revealed soon.

Thanks for the update. Everyone keep an eye on this an call and let Congress know what you think of forced servitude, which is against the 13th Amendment of the Constitution.

P.S. My guys Tom McClintock (I voted for him when he ran for Governor of California against that loser liberal Arnold), Daryll Issa and Duncan Hunter all voted “NO”. Unlike the majority in this Congress, they represent and listen to their constituents. They are all very good men and true Americans. There is hope yet.