Posted on 07/16/2019 1:04:31 PM PDT by SMGFan
Escalating tensions on Capitol Hill erupted into a contentious floor fight in the House of Representatives on Tuesday afternoon, as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke in favor of a proposed resolution condemning "racist" comments by President Trump -- even as Republican leaders stood steadfast behind the president.
As Pelosi's remarks turned personal, Georgia Republican Rep. Doug Collins rose to challenge her and demand that her words be "taken down." The extraordinary rebuke, the first of its kind by a member of Congress and a speaker of the House in decades, theoretically could result in Pelosi being barred from speaking on the floor for the remainder of the day.
"There is no place anywhere for the president's words, which are not only divisive, but dangerous -- and have legitimized and increased fear and hatred of new Americans and people of color," Pelosi, D-Calif., said. "It's so sad because you would think that there would be a given that we would universally, in this body, just say, 'Of course. Of course.'"
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republicans holding strong so far in the vote. 8 still havent voted
Republicans holding strong? Has hell frozen over?
A tree falling in the forest.... This vote is not a victory for Trump. It is a disaster for the country. The Dems want to remove Trump from office now. The endless House investigations and the Mueller testimony next week are the predicate for impeachment. Mueller is going to light the fuse. He will not stick to the four corners of the report. The Mueller team has been working with the Dems since Mueller was appointed.
The Reps must fight back in a united fashion. I doubt they will. Trump has been fighting alone (except for the Freedom Caucus). Graham is grandstanding now, but it was Graham who wanted the Senate to pass a resolution that would prevent Trump from firing Mueller. I don’t trust the Rep congressional leadership.
I think they are just not going to vote. 8 still havent voted. 9 for Dems
Lol!
“Chiquita Khrushchev” — LOL
Let’s see how many vote for the actual resolution. Striking words from the record should be an easy vote for the Reps. The Dems will carry the day regardless. They always stick together on issues that matter.
She’s a rep not a senator....why would she be listed as a senator?
it looks like Republicans either didnt vote or voted NO
motion to reconsider
Nadler up asking that Pelosi be permitted to speak
booed
collins- parl. inquiry
wants recorded vote
Meanwhile on the adult side of the Capitol building; yet another Trump judicial nominee was confirmed; this time, a Circuit Judge:
Question: On the Nomination (Confirmation: Peter Joseph Phipps, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit )
Vote Number: 205
Vote Date: July 16, 2019, 03:05 PM
Required For Majority: 1/2
Vote Result: Nomination Confirmed
Nomination Number: PN725
Nomination Description: Peter Joseph Phipps, of Pennsylvania, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit
Vote Counts:
YEAs 56
NAYs 40
Not Voting 4
*Information compiled through Senate LIS by the Senate bill clerk under the direction of the secretary of the Senate
Laughing myself silly here.
And we have PLENTY of conservatives and conservative concerned trolls telling us that Trump ruined the Democrat in-fighting by inserting his tweet -
Like this
>>> But today he committed the worst unforced error of his presidency, one that we will hear about from the Democrats from now until November 2020. (Powerline, John Hinderaker, 7/14/2019)) <<<<
Just one example, there are plenty others.....
SMH, even people on our side still haven’t figured out Trump.
Collins now rebuking Salwell. We will see what Head Parl. guy says.
Collins should replace McCarthy.
My left toe is smarter than McCarthy
BRAVO, DOUG COLLINS!!! YOU have BALLS!!
Love your state bro .... will see you soon. I’m a confirmed bachelor again, free-wheelin’, high-flyin’, kiss-stealin’ son of a gun!!
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