Pelosi has the votes

The Politico ^ | November 7, 2009 | Ben Smith

[2ndDivisionVet]

POLITICO reports:

Hours before an expected vote on a sweeping health care bill, House Democrats believe they've secured the 218 votes they need to approve the bill, several party insiders said.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi took to the House floor about 6:30 p.m. to say, “Today we will pass the Affordable Health Care for America Act.. . .We will make history. We will also make progress for America's working families."

Thirty-two Democrats have publicly declared their opposition to the bill, giving party leaders the narrowest possible margin to push the bill across the finish line. But numerous sources said Democrats believe they do have the votes after a day of intense lobbying of wavering Democrats.

[WashingtonSource]

Already 26 no Dem votes on final bill

[Nowhere Man]

Voting should be re-classified as a WMD...

I think we need to rethink the idea of universal sufferage. If you're able bodied and on welfare, i.e., living off the system, people who are working, then you do not get to vote. Also, there should be a test for basic reading, reading comprehension, math skills and history focused on the Constitution and the United States. If you cannot work for bona-fide medical means and/or retired, you will still be able to vote but must still pass the test, assistance will be provided if one is handicapped as long as they are of sound mind. However, with that exception, you will lose your vote if you live off the system, but get it back when you get off after a six month waiting period. No matter if you work for someone, self employed or a rich playboy living on an inheritance, that's fine as long as you're not on welfare. That's how I would handle voting, if you have worked or are working, you have a stake in the system and should have a say.

[thecraw]

[Chuck54]

218 needed for passage. 197 so far. It will be close.

Dammit.

[tutstar]

you are

[WashingtonSource]

Now we have 33 Dems voting no.

[Chuck54]

206

[jackv]

“God please cause confusion on their minds as they vote.................”

“I stand with you in agreement before our Lord, and add that they may not be able to come to consensus on this monstrosity of a bill.”

AMEN!!! We come together in prayer, that God will not allow this abomination to pass...ever!! Thank you, Father!! So be it in Jesus’ name!!!

[Mad_Tom_Rackham]

If this monstrosity passes, I'm going to do everything I can to stop paying taxes entirely. F*ck these fascist bastards.

[bustinchops]

That doesn’t make sense, imo. If she wanted to miss those deadlines, why announce it hours earlier?

Maybe it’s more like she wanted to make the deadline with a statement of confidence that she has the votes and will pass it tonight even if it doesn’t pass.

[WashingtonSource]

Now we’re up to 36 NO VOTES!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Pinkbell]

10 away

[GeronL]

open wide everyone, bend over and spread the cheeks. Or checks.

[Chuck54]

need 10 and 14 dems have not voted

[conservativefromGa]

208 to 205 passing

[kempster]

It will pass by the slimmest of numbers providing cover for the most vulnerable Democrats next year.

[GeronL]

repeal in 2011?

[GeronL]

The GOP health bill was easily voted down

[mojitojoe]

Oh so am I and I will go to jail before I pay one single cent toward anything that has to do with that bill. The line in the sand has been drawn. You either accept it and spend your life as a boot licker or you stand up and say NO! and mean it.

[Chuck54]

need 2