Conservative Dems Vote With GOP in the House

[Robbien]

"Let's look at the record:"

* The Gang Deterrence and Community Protection Act (H.R. 1279): 71 Democrats left the Democratic Leadership to vote with the GOP Leadership in support the bill.
* The Real ID Act of 2005 : This bill would require uniform standards for driver's licenses and substantive documentation to obtain a license, supposedly to catch illegal immigrants. 42 Democrats joined most Republicans to pass the bill.
* The Class Action Fairness Act of 2005 received almost no coverage but it attracted 50 Democrats and was passed by a wide margin.
* The Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act especially was denounced by the Democratic Leadership as a sop to the rich. How many Democrats voted for final passage? Once again, 42!
* The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act , denounced by many Democrat leaders as hurting low income families, attracted 73 Democrats.
* The Energy Policy Act of 2005 , which also was denounced as a concession to the big oil companies, and which would allow drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) in Alaska, attracted 41 Democrats. One-fifth of the Democratic Caucus was willing to vote with Republicans although the Democratic Party opposed the energy bill.
* The Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act meant Members had to cross the abortion lobby, to which Democrats are so indebted. 54 Democrats were willing to do so.
* The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act awaits action but already has 47 Democratic co-sponsors.

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http://www.nationalledger.com/commentary/article_1464.shtml

[BlueManDude]

1. this is why the dccc gets no $$$ from me

they call me up and i say to the woman "when 25% of the caucus is voting with Bush why would i give you money?"

[rodeodance]

2. hey-that is a great response to those phone calls

[DaveinMD]

3. the party in power controls the agenda

when we have a majority, this idiot bills won't even come up for a vote. Control matters.