GOP holds the line: 244-188. This crap sandwich is all yours, Dems
Own it. Embrace it. Swallow it. The House version of the $1.1 trillion Generational Theft Act of 2009 is all the Democrats’ doing now.
Not one Republican voted for it. (1 Republican had to leave early).
177 Republicans and 11 Democrats opposed.
No bending over today.
Finally. A party of opposition worth its name.
And now… on to the squishes in the Senate.
Savor this while you can.
Kudos to the GOP leadership for showing some spine. More, please.
Mega-kudos to the conservative staffers on the Hill behind the scenes standing up for what’s right and providing intellectual and informational ammunition to the grass-roots.
And bailout-sized kudos to each and every one of you who made your voice heard.
Gird your loins. We’ve only just begun.
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Allahpundit’s got the lowdown.
Dems who voted NAY: Griffith, Peterson, Boyd, Bright, Kanjorski, Kratovil, Cooper, Taylor, Ellsworth, Minnick, and Shuler.
Now, that’s bipartisanship we can believe in!
Full roll call vote is here.
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Categories: fiscal stimulus
I’ll be darn! Maybe the Republicans actually grew a pair! Nice job!
UNREAL! I would have bet against this but I am REALLY PROUD of the House Republicans! Michelle is SO RIGHT..now the DIMS OWN this piece of garbage! Now HOLD ON REP SENATORS!! GET THE MESSAGE!!
Boehner is a great leader and all the republicans in the House have our respect and gratitude. Thank you all!
McConnell the ball is on your court now.
Why haven’t we seen a single poll on what people think of this bill? Could it be that a turd is known when it is seen?
Obama is quite the persuader…
Why haven’t we seen a single poll on what people think of this bill?
Why do you think that is …
I still don’t trust the Repubs. It’s easy to vote against an unpopular bill that you know will pass anyway. Let’s see it they can stand against something when it will make a difference.
Bravo House GOP! I finally have a reason to applaud you as a group. Thank you for going against the popularity of our socialist President and battling this death sentence of a stimulus bill.
To the Republicans:
Good job holding the line!
To the eleven Democrats who voted no:
Welcome to the party, and thank you for showing sanity!
All my regards!
I sent an email to my guy asking him to vote no.
This district is 2 to 1 democrat.
My guy voted yea.
Anyone wanna buy my shack? Like to ski?
A bit of good news for a change.
I don’t trust any politician and that pompus dear leader dictator look is absolutely scary…we are now officially the USSA or more like a communist nation…up your’s congress…thank you to the 188 who tried in vain to stop it…they deserve a big thank you, the others well tar and feathers on a rail is far too kind for them….arg………….
“Look, I think it’s moving. It might not be dead after all.”
What do I say?
It has passed but I don’t see 1994 coming back….. I am still locked and loaded.
More likely, 1929 is coming back.
I’m gonna go get me some STDs so I can get my (sore-covered) hands on a bit of that bailout money!
Hopefully, on my STD quest, I can get a couple of skanks pregnant so the government can pay for the killing of the baby!
Let us hope that this is an indication that the Republican Party has begun its resurrection and reformation. If I see more of this, I will begin to donate to them again.
I’m glad Gene Taylor of Ms voted no. He’s my representative. He’s getting a note of thanks.
And thanks to the Rs for holding the line. I’m betting the Rs in the senate are still wimps though.
Boehner promised on Glenn Beck today the Republicans would make a stand. He kept his promise. Bravo! Welcome back Republicans to some common sense conservative values!!!
Unfortunately, true.
MNUSMCDavid — After participating in the 1994 election, both money and time, I agree. The issues have changed. Now it’s the runaway federal spending. But don’t worry, there is still plenty of time for the Democrats to come for your guns.
A brief quote from James Madison: “Oppressors can tyrannize only when they achieve a standing army, an enslaved press, and a disarmed populace.”
We are down to one of three right now.
If only they had also shown same spine in last 8 years, we would not have such huge deficit already. No kudos to current GOP leadership…They are just bunch of RINOs now wearing conservative jackets for the outside world.
Yep. It’s been a while since GOP and leadership went hand-in-hand. I’ll try and temper my enthusiasm with the fact that we’ve only just begun. Round … which round is it again? I’m a little punch drunk.
I predict Heath Shuler is gonna get SACKED by Leftist “Leadership” in the House. Poor guy never did have much luck in Washington, DC but at least his line on the Redskins were on the same team…
You’re right Michelle, if the Dems want their turd burger they’d better be ready to eat it too……
tarpon, have no fear….. I’m not afraid….. I fought and was wounded once…. I know the cost…. but do the Baby Boomers?… I’m not so sure.
Let’s see what happens in the Senate where the Gangs of McCain reside. “Bipartisanship” apparently means “government by panicked stampede”. Obama now needs to veto the current bill or take ownership of it. He will then be governing as an extreme leftist with is certain failure in 2010 and beyond. It’s up to the GOP to make it stick.
Good! Now we need to call our Senators before their vote, and then get back on our Representatives before the vote on the final bill – no caving!
Only a super-genius like Obama could think a spending bill with a price-tag of $300,000 per job is a good deal. But then again, that’s what his wife made at the hospital, and she probably came home every night kvetching that she was underpaid.
McClintock and Gallegly: you know I wasn’t kidding about working tireously against you if you voted for this crap sandwhich! GREAT JOB! GREAT VOTE!
Thank you!
Thank you! Remember the last major vote where each vote DID matter? (That would be the Wall Street bailout).
Maybe y’all can plaster a phony smile on your faces and write and or call a few of these GOP senators that you perpetually trash and implore them to stop this thing by any means necessary, including a filibuster. I posted a list of democrats who voted against the last one here.
You know, if your not busy with wishing you were in “Red Dawn” and thinking that whole thing will catch on…
Maybe we have will be having a comeback THANK ALL OF THE REPUBLICANS FOR COMMON SENSE!
Thet saw through Obama’s Rhetoric of new gov spending!
Bless all of you!
Too little, too late. Where were they the last 8 years?
Michelle,
How can we thank all of our republicans for staying with their principles?
That was an absolutely necessary job, and the first thing after she left, the hospital went right out and – oh wait – they eliminated the job because it was the earmarks from hubby job…
MNUSMCDavid — I assume you were military, a heartfelt thank you for your service to our country.
I think the real issue is the young who have bought the lies. I have seen enough evidence with family, friends and strangers to believe that is the case. The young have been brainwashed by the NEA and have lost their understanding of their heritage.
We have to all stand up now, the Republicans in the House fired the first shot today. Now if they will hold the line.
Does anyone actually think spending will save the economy?
The battle moves to the Senate next.
Fantastic!
BurnedOutHippie said:
“Burned out hippy” has a problem with the GOP. The sockpuppets aren’t even trying anymore.
You still reek of patchouli by the way.
This is the first time in a while I have been elated with the republicans they shoved right up the dems butt and don’t have to hear anything.
But, how long will it be before the bats blame it on Bush?
Since ‘Bambi has always voted present on any controversial issue, I’m guessing he’s going to do some fast talking to lob a few billions off this thing for a feel-good moment on primetime. He’s not stupid, he knows what’s down the pike and the fact we’re already mortgaged to our eyeballs. When it fails and we plundge deeper into recession or depression he really really needs for the Dems not to totally own it – and the only way to get around that is to get more GOPs on board. Hold the line guys on this and every other bad bill.
AHAHHAAHAHAHAA!!! Suck it down, Dems. This one’s ALL yours.
About time, way to go GOP’s and thanks to the ones from the other side for doing the right thing. Sorry, my fiscal
conservative blue dog Rep. loves to spend. Go Senate Repubs!
It all Rushs fault!
The talking heads on CNN and MSNBC can’t believe not one Republican voted for the stimulus package. They see it as partisan politics.
I look at it that the stimulus plan is an obvious money grab and re-election package for the Dems and will not stimulate anything except their pet liberal projects. It was so obvious not one Republican could bring themself to vote for it.
Maybe there’s some hope for the Republican Party. We need to turn our sites on the Democrats who come from middle leaning districts and make sure they understand they weren’t voted into office to walk arm in arm and in lockstep with the liberal left wing of their party.
There are two in Virginia who should be watching their backs – Webb and Warner. This state is pretty evenly divided between Republicans and Democrats. We’re not quite ready for Sharia law; a socialist economy and spending our tax dollars on their manufactured crisis to fund their liberal give away programs.
Ca…..jones!!!!
Game On- Americans Going down Swinging.
Granted, as a DC resident back in the mid 1990s I have a bad association with his name,
BUT
am I alone in thinking that Heath Shuler should run for president?
‘BFT, Boener!
They grew a spine but its $700 billion too late.
Obama said no more pork out of Congress just a few months ago and that pork will be a thing of the past. But if he signs this pork bill, he’s a blatant liar. I’ve no doubt he will sign it. Good to see that all of the Republicans said NO! to this porkulus bill.
thank you allah for shutting me out…
Exactly. This is from cnn.com’s homepage. Notice the subtle spin with throwing in the word “despite…”:
Link to Rasmussen poll below:
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/obama_administration/january_2009/45_support_obama_s_economic_plan
45% support, 34% oppose. I read in another article that Rahm Emmanuel was telling the Republicans that there was 80% of the public which favored the “economic stimulus”, so it appears RE’s numbers were somewhat inflated.
Nice to see the Republicans united on this. I wish they had demonstrated the same kind of principles over the past eight years.
It won’t be long before he gets the Lieberman treatment.
MADSHARK
You need to use http://www.tinyurl.com
Tarpon
Yes, I AM USMC Vietnam…..I know… but I fear those whose post have no idea what war is or was…. I know some have…. I just wish that many would understand that those of us who fought and bled were educated as well… perhaps more so than most Boomers, … I may be one of them but I have little respect for them
Great! I said I’d never live to see the day that all the Republicans in the house vote the same on any measure.
……How long do I have left? I just bought some green bananas yesterday.
There’s something to be learned here.
The majority of Republicans are fear-motivated. There’s no way on Earth they would have done this if they didn’t get a taste of the beating they took in 2008 over the $700 Billion dollar waste Bush pushed. Presuming they haven’t already self-destructed to the point they have no future, we now know how to get them on the right track.
If anything, we should have done this sooner. The Democrat base has been using this for years on their own party, and they get every ridiculous thing they want. Make them fear for their careers, and ignore the whining of Republicans that only seem to think we’re electing them so they can soak up the perks.
Michelle Malkin said:
You betcha..! By the way
Michelle when are you going to start your own Pac, like Sarah Palin?
I heard someone, I think on CNBC, mention a poll showing 53% in favor of the bill and about 37% opposed, but I don’t recall if they mentioned the polling agency, which leaves the accuracy open to question.
By remembering that once in a row does not a trend make! Stay on these guys, keep the lights on them and don’t give them an opportunity to scurry back under the refrigerator.
Major kudos to our gracious hostess for getting this info out in the light of day and giving the necessary information to allow contacting the appropriate folks.
Pretty much, yeah.
#62 that be said they still deserve a kudos for staying on principle finally!
They stayed on principle because, sometimes, you have to hit rock bottom before you can start your way back up.
For the Southpark fans here.
Why didn’t the “great leader” oppose the 700 billion bailout ??
Let’s list the likely RINO senators….
Snowe
Spectre
Hatch
McAmnesty…
I think sending emails to thank those who voted against this is a good idea. I think Washington, D.C., is a strange little world, and that conservatives working within need all the help, support, and insight from the outside that they can get.
How does several Democrats voting against the bill amount to a straight party line vote? I’m curious.
If it was not for these hateful, right wing extremist, thankfully, such as Michelle Malkin, Limbaugh, Hannity and such we might not even know of the particulars of most of these bills. I have been following the drive byes and are barely mentioning them, if at all.
President Obama and the Democratic Leadership is desperate to get Republican support so the ax won’t fall on the Dems when all this non sense collapses. I am glad the Republican Leadership is holding strong on most of it.
Let the Dems take the fall. When the Left Wing nut jobs and Party hacks attack talk radio and the blogs remember: they only attack when they fear losing as in the continuing attack on governor Palin.
WE are here now–RINO hunting I would hope. Yes it MAY be too late but I plan on going down fighting. Then other options must be considered-while still RINO hunting.
Keep the faith BurnedOutHippie and kick them when they are down.
Everyone except DeMint and Vitter is RINO. See http://pcd.dreamhosters.com/538/images/fillibuster.PNG
Excellent political move (as well as some fiscal sanity) by the Republicans. This stimulus package will fail and in 2010 the Republicans will have the campaign issue.
Every dark cloud has a silver lining.
The cloud could not be much darker, and the silver lining is finally the party of fiscal responsibility act like it today.
Well done all Repulican legislators and the 11 Democrats that showed integrity.
Note to Pelosi, the press, and other worshipers of socialism- power is fleeting!
Don’t tread on me!
When I saw that both of my SCHIP approving Congress critters voted against this disaster in the making you could have knocked be over with a feather. I tried to call both of their offices this morning on my cell phone at work, but no one would pick-up and both of their voice mail boxes were full. So I sent an e-mail loaded with the facts our lovely hostess provided us in the “Stop thief! Kill the bill melt the phones” post.
It appears they are very afraid of losing their phony baloney jobs and/or facing the wrath of some very pissed off constituents should they be stupid enough to enter the state of Idaho again. Let the Obamessiah and the clueless idiots in the Democrat Party (minus our Blue Dog Democrat) own this failure outright.
ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒE (mo-lone lah-veh) Translation: Come and take them!
At last, we can see a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel. Keep the pressure on and don’t let up on pummeling the Dem-wits.
Yep. Ceasar washed his hands and Christ was just as crucified. I bask in no glory that “we” voted nay on this. The deed is still done. Or should I say, the fuse is just lit because this is the first bolt of juice into Frankenstein the Monster. This pork fest will not end anything short of 2 Trillion. I would put my money on 3 trillion, while my money is still worth something.
I’m sure that after this stimulus passes, the reenactment of the Fairness Doctrine won’t be far behind. It just won’t do to have folks be able to publicly criticize this spending boondoggle that will bankrupt the future of this nation.
“IF BUSH DIDN’T CREATE IT OBAMA WOULDN’T HAVE TO CREATE A STIMULUS”
This is how the left will play it to blame on GW.
The people have spoken.
One can only hope. Time to give put the public airwaves back under the control of the true owners – the people. The profiteers are only tenants, and its time to make them clean up.
Obviously you don’t work in the media!
It will be an economic pandora’s box worst then this bill.
You want to ruin the economy screw the advertisers and ad industry good job!
I still say it’s easy to stand on principle when there is nothing at stake. The proof will come when the bill comes out of conference for a final vote. Remember TARP!
Does that include TV sport?
Kudos to: the Republicans that finally acted like they have a pair, to Michelle for her tireless effort exposing the “crap sandwich” and hammering the left wing bone heads, to Rush, Sean, and the many other good Conservatives fighting the battle. Hopefully this type of unity will prevail! Republican leadership in particular deserves a thank you!
MNUSMCDavid: You must have a good idea what ham & mutha’s is then…Let’s call pork mutha’s. eh?
This mutha’s filled bill… sounds better already !
Plus, BO’s muslim friends won’t be perturbed.
Man, eagle, you really have swallowed that party line, haven’t you?
But, that kool-aid is so tasty…LOL
Republic: a state in which the supreme power rests in the body of citizens entitled to vote and is exercised by representatives chosen directly or indirectly by them.
Democracy: government by the people; a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system.
So, the USA was set up as a Republic that chose Democracy as its form of government.
Simplistic definitions to be sure but, even factored down to its most common denominator, the Constitution, there is no place for a gargantuan bureaucratic governmental machine that thinks it has a right to decide which citizen they will take this or that much of his or her income from so it can then arbitrarily decide which other citizen, or non-citizen (illegal alien within its borders), it will turn around and dole it out too, and keep the rest in its own pockets.
Sound familiar? If I’m not mistaken, it was called the American Revolution. Just replace the gargantuan bureaucratic, Socialistic governmental machine with the British Monarchy’s old King George III and…
Bam! You got it.
And, I don’t believe, there’s anything in the Constitution that allows for a group of people to vote in a different form of government.
Here eagle! Here eagle!
Come here boy
Sit
Roll over
Speak
Does the “FAIRNESS DOCTRINE” include TV?
Public airwaves such as NBC?
You cannot really believe in America and espouse your Stalinist views, I know you won’t be part of the ruling class (your too dumb), so soon, you will be a serf wondering what happened to your Utopian dream.
This is what they meant by having “useful idiots” and boy do you fit the mold!
All of those commenters who believe this will automatically translate into a 1994-like Republican victory in 2010 are forgetting something very important. After we sandblasted DC twice, once before and again after the November 2006 elections, the RNC engineered having not a Democrat lead the ticket in 2008, but the very architect of the toxic amnesty bill we had just done the sandpapering over. The GOP is STILL being led by the same crowd (Boehner, McConnell, McShamnesty, Graham, etc…) so we have lots of work to do. I don’t share the enthusiasm for Boehner that a few commenters have voiced. I would like to see Michael Pence state a revolt to seize the House leadership away from Boehner as a start of toppling the party’s traitorous leaders. I don’t care about bipartisan left-wing politics. I didn’t join the GOP to be a Democrat. That’s why I left in November 2006 and I see no reason to return.
Hey sorry to be off topic but did you see the recent news about the rep in Texas who introced a bill to elminate all penalties and interest for late payment of Federal taxes? He’s calling it the “Rangel Rule.” I think he ought to add a “Geitner Ammendment.”
Y’all on the hill want some mustard with that there crap sandwich?
Crickets eagle crickets
It’s about time to start an ever enlarging spiraling drum beat that the downward course of the economy follows the upward course of Democrats in power, starting with the Nancy and Harry Circus Cake in Congress in 2006, with Obama as the 2008 frosting.
Are we being shy eagle?
I suspect he’s swallowed a lot more than that — IYKWISAITYD.
I wonder what his argument will be when digital radio really kicks in, and the “limited broadcast spectrum” argument goes right out the window.
What then, Smeagle?