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Ted Cruz Missed Loretta Lynch Vote Hours After Speaking Against Her Confirmation
Buzz Feed ^ | 4/23/15 | Kate Nocera

Posted on 04/23/2015 12:04:19 PM PDT by VinL

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz took to the Senate floor on Thursday to urge his Republican colleagues to vote against attorney general nominee Loretta Lynch.

When the final confirmation vote came a few hours later, Cruz — a candidate for the 2016 presidential nomination— skipped the vote.

Cruz’s communications direction Amanda Carpenter did not provide a reason for the senator’s absence but said in an emailed statement that his “opposition to the nomination has been clear,” noting that earlier in the day he had voted to filibuster her nomination. That key procedural vote ended up passing, clearing the way to her eventual confirmation.

“He voted against her in committee and opposed cloture. That is why he spoke on the floor about it, has given numerous interviews, and written an op-ed the topic. Once cloture was invoked it was clear she would be confirmed and Cruz strongly chastised his Republican colleagues who supported her.”

Carpenter added that his vote against cloture was “the only vote that mattered.”

“After that it was done deal,” she said.

Cruz had opposed Lynch’s confirmation on the grounds that she, like outgoing Attorney General Eric Holder, would continue to support President Obama’s executive action on immigration.

“The Republican majority, if it so chose, could defeat this nomination, but the Republican majority has chosen to go forward and allow Loretta Lynch to be confirmed,” Cruz said on the Senate floor. “I would note there are more than a few voters back home that are asking what exactly is the difference between a Democratic and Republican majority when the exact same individual gets confirmed as Attorney General, promising the exact same lawlessness, what’s the difference?”


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Sen. Cruz was the lone senator not to vote because he did not want to be a part of the sham.

Wasn't it precious for McConnell to vote for her? He wanted to show his support for those Gop-e Senators who fell on their swords for the DC establishment. Very brave, Mitch- considering you're not up for re-election for 6 years.

1 posted on 04/23/2015 12:04:19 PM PDT by VinL
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To: VinL

They already had 56? votes, so Hillary said, “What difference does it make”?


2 posted on 04/23/2015 12:05:51 PM PDT by A CA Guy ( God Bless America, God Bless and keep safe our fighting men and women.)
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To: VinL

Funny how they never noticed all those times Obola voted “present.”


3 posted on 04/23/2015 12:07:24 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum (If obama speaks and th<uere is no one the<ire to hear it, is it still a lie?)
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To: A CA Guy

. . . at this point.


4 posted on 04/23/2015 12:07:40 PM PDT by Jeff Chandler (Doctrine doesn't change. The trick is to find a way around it.)
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To: Jeff Chandler

Ted should have been there to vote no IMO, but what else was he doing?


5 posted on 04/23/2015 12:09:42 PM PDT by A CA Guy ( God Bless America, God Bless and keep safe our fighting men and women.)
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To: VinL

I am just not the fan of Cruz as some here are.


6 posted on 04/23/2015 12:09:48 PM PDT by RIghtwardHo
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To: VinL
Don't ya just love the games that are played.

John Cornyn voted FOR the vote, then knowing she had enough votes, voted against her.

7 posted on 04/23/2015 12:16:04 PM PDT by TexasCajun
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At the bottom of the article:

Lynch was confirmed 56-43, five months after Obama nominated her.

Cruz had already observed the prior votes and was aware of what the vote would be.

Okay, so it wasn't 56-44. Damn you Ted! /Sarcasim

8 posted on 04/23/2015 12:16:10 PM PDT by DoughtyOne (The question, Jeb Bush? The answer: NO! Rove, is a devious propagandist & enemy of Conservatives!)
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To: TexasCajun
Yep. RINOs, aren't they a hoot... /Sarcasim
9 posted on 04/23/2015 12:17:24 PM PDT by DoughtyOne (The question, Jeb Bush? The answer: NO! Rove, is a devious propagandist & enemy of Conservatives!)
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To: VinL

They had their 56 traitors lined up, including these Democrats in R jerseys
Ayotte
Flake
McConnell
Kirk
Johnson
Portman
Cochran
Collins
Graham


10 posted on 04/23/2015 12:17:34 PM PDT by Lurkinanloomin (Know Islam, No Peace - No Islam, Know Peace)
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To: VinL

All that matters on a motion like this is the number of “Aye” votes. If he had to go take some appointments or make some calls that could help his campaign, then more power to him. Symbolism is nice when you have lots of extra time, but when you are running for office every second of the working day is tightly scheduled.


11 posted on 04/23/2015 12:18:07 PM PDT by ElkGroveDan (My tagline is in the shop.)
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To: RIghtwardHo

I understand that— and frankly, at times, I have had my concerns.

But, this is a guy, on at least 3 occasions, has gotten up on the Senate floor and said to the other guys— ‘you’re crooks, both parties’- These speeches are on YouTube, if you want links, let me know.

In my years, I’ve never seen that before...and that deserves my allegiance-— unless and until, I learn otherwise.


12 posted on 04/23/2015 12:19:02 PM PDT by VinL (It is better to suffer every wrong, than to consent to wrong.)
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To: VinL

VERY DISSAPOINTED IN TED!
As a Texan I must ask him,
Had he been at the Alamo, would he have not fought till the end?
Would he have bailed on Fannin at Gonzales?
VERY DISSAPOINTED!


13 posted on 04/23/2015 12:20:59 PM PDT by Bibman (Tea Party since 1976. Throw ALL the bums out!)
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To: TexasCajun

Yes, and that’s the primary reason I support Sen.Cruz— he’s the only politician I’ve ever seen that reveals those tricks to the public.


14 posted on 04/23/2015 12:23:07 PM PDT by VinL (It is better to suffer every wrong, than to consent to wrong.)
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To: VinL; stephenjohnbanker; Gilbo_3; Impy; NFHale; GOPsterinMA; BillyBoy; fieldmarshaldj; Perdogg
RE :”Texas Sen. Ted Cruz took to the Senate floor on Thursday to urge his Republican colleagues to vote against attorney general nominee Loretta Lynch.
When the final confirmation vote came a few hours later, Cruz — a candidate for the 2016 presidential nomination— skipped the vote. “

OH brother !

15 posted on 04/23/2015 12:24:19 PM PDT by sickoflibs (King Obama : 'The debate is over. The time for talk is over. Just follow my commands you serfs""')
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To: TexasCajun

The real vote was the cloture vote. At this point, it was a dog and pony show.


16 posted on 04/23/2015 12:24:46 PM PDT by wolfman23601
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To: A CA Guy

I agree...he should have been there to vote no.

I have to say, I’m just not a fan of pol’s running for office while they’re supposed to be doing their current job ... as in if you’re a sitting governor and spend very little time in your state. Or if you’re a senator or congress critter and you don’t show up for votes. I don’t think it reflects well on the politician who doesn’t find a way to do their ‘currently’ elected job.


17 posted on 04/23/2015 12:25:08 PM PDT by conservaKate
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To: Lurkinanloomin

You forgot

Alexander
Burr
Capito
Corker
Cornyn
Gardner
Hatch
Roberts
Rounds
Thune
Tillis

http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=114&session=1&vote=00164


18 posted on 04/23/2015 12:28:44 PM PDT by wolfman23601
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To: Bibman

Is that you, Mr. Dewhurst??? How’s retirement??? -:)


19 posted on 04/23/2015 12:29:23 PM PDT by VinL (It is better to suffer every wrong, than to consent to wrong.)
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To: conservaKate

My problem is the last few generations all get rich themselves greatly as they sell America down the river for a seemingly personal wealth enhancing bribe (donation to foundation or speech).


20 posted on 04/23/2015 12:29:29 PM PDT by A CA Guy ( God Bless America, God Bless and keep safe our fighting men and women.)
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