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House Votes to Discipline Wilson for Outburst
Fox News ^ | September 15, 2009 | steelers6

Posted on 09/15/2009 4:19:23 PM PDT by Steelers6

House Votes to Discipline Wilson for Outburst The House of Representatives, on the heels of an impassioned and lively debate, voted Tuesday to formally admonish Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., for accusing the president of lying during a joint session of Congress a week ago. The vote was 240-179. Five lawmakers voted "present." Ahead of the tally, lawmakers hurled an arsenal of accusations at each other over the issue, with Republicans calling the effort a "partisan stunt" and Democrats stepping up their condemnation of Wilson's original offense. The decision to punish him on the floor of the House was made even though Wilson apologized directly to the White House after President Obama's speech Wednesday night. Wilson also issued a written statement expressing regret. Wilson spoke before the vote Tuesday, saying he'd done enough and it's time to "move forward." "There are far more important issues facing this nation than what we're addressing right now," Wilson said on the floor of the House. "(President Obama) graciously accepted my apology and the issue is over." He told FOX News afterward that he thought "political games were played." "I believe today was a low day," he said. "This truly was a game of no meaning." House Minority Leader John Boehner called it a "partisan stunt" and a "sad day for the House of Representatives." But House Democratic leaders wanted further action taken. Wilson shouted, "You lie," after Obama claimed in his joint address to Congress that his health care reform plan would not cover illegal immigrants. It is against House rules to call the president a "liar" or accuse him of "lying" when the House is in session.

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Here is the link http://www.joewilsonforcongress.com/

He has raised $1,612,424

1 posted on 09/15/2009 4:19:24 PM PDT by Steelers6
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To: Steelers6

I will be donating 100 out of my next check, Joe should send Nancypants a thank you when he wins re-election.


2 posted on 09/15/2009 4:24:12 PM PDT by Grunthor
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To: Steelers6

“Five lawmakers voted “present.””

Was Bammy allowed to vote 5 times?


3 posted on 09/15/2009 4:24:40 PM PDT by jessduntno ("Integrity is the lifeblood of democracy. Deceit is a poison in it." - Ted Kennedy (D-HELL)
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To: Steelers6

Just made my contribution!


4 posted on 09/15/2009 4:25:03 PM PDT by parthian shot (The Republicans are on a roll, unfortunately it's downhill)
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To: Steelers6

Joe should take the written notification of censure and have it very nicely framed and hang it on his office wall. It’s his badge of courage. I hope it serves as a challenge and an inspiration to other conservative legislators to stand up to liberal lies and deceit.


5 posted on 09/15/2009 4:25:07 PM PDT by downtownconservative (As Obama lies, liberty dies!)
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To: Steelers6
Wilson told the truth about a liar...despite whatever breech in decorum and protocol.

AND THIS:

WILL LEAD TO THIS:


OBAMA'S IMAGE FALLS TO THE MOB

Way to call it like it is Joe Wilson!

6 posted on 09/15/2009 4:26:00 PM PDT by Jeff Head (Freedom is not free...never has been, never will be. (www.dragonsfuryseries.com))
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To: Steelers6

Meanwhile, Tax Cheat Charlie Rangel gets to keep his position on the committee that writes the tax laws for the rest of us to follow.

And Nancy - the Jerk DID lie. And Joe Wilson probably had had enough of his accusations that his constituents were scaremongering liars as well, and was only voicing what millions of good Americans were saying in their living rooms.


7 posted on 09/15/2009 4:26:20 PM PDT by Right Cal Gal (Ronald Reagan - Well, the trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just t)
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To: jessduntno

Free speech at work!

Democrats have done worse to Bush... but they have NO conscience. What other excuses do they have to quell republican opinion?


8 posted on 09/15/2009 4:26:38 PM PDT by himno hero
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To: Steelers6

Totally a political move and not necessary.

Also setting a dangerous precedent.

Pelosi at her worst.


9 posted on 09/15/2009 4:26:54 PM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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To: Steelers6
He has raised $1,612,424

I call it the "you lie" massacre.

10 posted on 09/15/2009 4:27:00 PM PDT by HerrBlucher (Obamanos!)
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To: downtownconservative

That’s a great idea, but I like the idea of auctioning it off on ebay better.


11 posted on 09/15/2009 4:27:49 PM PDT by Lilyjuslan
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To: Jeff Head

How do we know Zero is lying? HIS mouth is moving.


12 posted on 09/15/2009 4:28:06 PM PDT by Kackikat (There is no such thing as a free lunch, because someone paid, somewhere.)
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The Vote

7 Republican votes for the resolution:
Cao
Emerson
Flake
Inglis (from South Carolina)
Jones
Petri
Rohrabacher 

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5 voted present
Engel
Foster
Frank (MA)
Shea-Porter
Skelton 

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10 not voting
Ackerman
Barrett (SC)
Conaway
Hoekstra
Lynch
McHugh
Sestak
Tanner
Velázquez
Waters

13 posted on 09/15/2009 4:28:56 PM PDT by deport
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Inglis (from South Carolina)

This guy needs to be purged from the SCGOP... along with Gramnesty and the LuvGuv.

14 posted on 09/15/2009 4:33:07 PM PDT by rhinohunter (Want to REALLY see the left TOTALLY meltdown??? (Cheney - Palin '12))
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To: Steelers6

Just sent a few bucks from Wisconsin. His tally says $1,615,909.


15 posted on 09/15/2009 4:33:10 PM PDT by badgerlandjim (Hillary Clinton is to politics as Helen Thomas is to beauty.)
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To: ImaTexan

ping


16 posted on 09/15/2009 4:34:27 PM PDT by bjcintennessee (Don't Sweat the Small Stuff)
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To: deport

Dang! Wonder what’s up with Rohrabacher. Always thought he was one of the good guys. Petri surprises me too.


18 posted on 09/15/2009 4:38:49 PM PDT by badgerlandjim (Hillary Clinton is to politics as Helen Thomas is to beauty.)
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To: badgerlandjim

They’re just trying to get a Democrat to say something nice about them.


19 posted on 09/15/2009 4:44:58 PM PDT by Theodore R.
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To: Steelers6

Vaffanculo!


20 posted on 09/15/2009 4:49:12 PM PDT by Lonesome in Massachussets (Don't anthropomorphize the robots. They hate that.)
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