cheney never called for objections in 2008. I remember that is when many online were discussing it. I was so mad. this time around - i pretty much expected more of the same.
There were blog posts about how VP Dick Cheney also violated the law by not asking for objections in 2009.
If today’s inaction was done in concert with the 2009 procedure, would that amount to a conspiracy itself (to violate 3 U.S.C. 15)?
http://itooktheredpill.wordpress.com/2009/01/29/dick-cheney-broke-the-law/
Another blog included a link to a YouTube video of the 2009 vote reading:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=BcGt8hQZzg4