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joshcryer

(62,277 posts) Mon Dec 28, 2020, 05:24 PM Dec 2020

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House Live debating the $2000 bill. GOP predictably arguing against it:

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House Live debating the $2000 bill. GOP predictably arguing against it: (Original Post) joshcryer Dec 2020 OP

Makes this an issue in 2022, as Covid impact will be felt for years beachbumbob Dec 2020 #1

Nancy is killing it JustAnotherGen Dec 2020 #2

She just check mated them to oblivion. It is amazing to behold. joshcryer Dec 2020 #4

I've got an eye JustAnotherGen Dec 2020 #6

Nancy: "We will pass this bill today." joshcryer Dec 2020 #3

Looks like we have a turncoat in our ranks, Kurt Schrader (Oregon) who will vote against liskddksil Dec 2020 #5

He only won with 51% this time marlakay Dec 2020 #7

Real genius move denying them money that liskddksil Dec 2020 #11

I don't know who he is I live in marlakay Dec 2020 #14

Voting is now live, watch to see how many GOPers fail the American people. joshcryer Dec 2020 #8

Would be nice if our side stood strong for the American liskddksil Dec 2020 #12

A couple of turncoats in rural districts are irrelevant. joshcryer Dec 2020 #15

Are they voting to vote? Or is this marlakay Dec 2020 #9

They are voting to pass it yes. joshcryer Dec 2020 #16

It was a vote to vote because marlakay Dec 2020 #26

No, they are voting over Trump's Veto now. joshcryer Dec 2020 #27

Sorry that's good marlakay Dec 2020 #28

they say we will oppsoe drumpf on anything just because we hate him.......... Takket Dec 2020 #10

The Rs have really painted themselves into a corner DeminPennswoods Dec 2020 #13

As of this post we only need 20 more GOP votes for it to pass via 2/3rds majority. joshcryer Dec 2020 #17

Only need 17 GOP votes now. joshcryer Dec 2020 #18

15 GOP votes left. joshcryer Dec 2020 #19

13 GOP votes to go with 32 outstanding. This will be a nail biter. joshcryer Dec 2020 #20

Whats with the two democrats? Nt marlakay Dec 2020 #21

11 GOP needed now. I'm thinking it won't pass, half of the remaining must vote. joshcryer Dec 2020 #22

I am thinking same thing or they marlakay Dec 2020 #23

The tally has paused. They must be talking amongst themselves. joshcryer Dec 2020 #24

Everyone needing desperately money marlakay Dec 2020 #25

beachbumbob

(9,263 posts)

1. Makes this an issue in 2022, as Covid impact will be felt for years

Reply to joshcryer (Original post)

Mon Dec 28, 2020, 05:30 PM

Dec 2020

on economy, businesses and families. Trump unwittingly gave democrats a great start for 2022.

JustAnotherGen

(31,924 posts)

2. Nancy is killing it

Reply to joshcryer (Original post)

Mon Dec 28, 2020, 05:36 PM

Dec 2020

There she goes again - asking questions that need to be asked!

joshcryer

(62,277 posts)

4. She just check mated them to oblivion. It is amazing to behold.

Reply to JustAnotherGen (Reply #2)

Mon Dec 28, 2020, 05:40 PM

Dec 2020

JustAnotherGen

(31,924 posts)

6. I've got an eye

Reply to joshcryer (Reply #4)

Mon Dec 28, 2020, 05:41 PM

Dec 2020

On C-Span. She's really laying it on thick

joshcryer

(62,277 posts)

3. Nancy: "We will pass this bill today."

Reply to joshcryer (Original post)

Mon Dec 28, 2020, 05:40 PM

Dec 2020

liskddksil

(2,753 posts)

5. Looks like we have a turncoat in our ranks, Kurt Schrader (Oregon) who will vote against

Reply to joshcryer (Original post)

Mon Dec 28, 2020, 05:41 PM

Dec 2020

giving his constituents economic relief. Looks like a Primary is in order for him.

marlakay

(11,500 posts)

7. He only won with 51% this time

Reply to liskddksil (Reply #5)

Mon Dec 28, 2020, 06:00 PM

Dec 2020

Parts of his district are very conservative.

liskddksil

(2,753 posts)

11. Real genius move denying them money that

Reply to marlakay (Reply #7)

Mon Dec 28, 2020, 06:09 PM

Dec 2020

even Trump wants. I question his political instincts.

marlakay

(11,500 posts)

14. I don't know who he is I live in

Reply to liskddksil (Reply #11)

Mon Dec 28, 2020, 06:15 PM

Dec 2020

Southern Oregon just know the area.

joshcryer

(62,277 posts)

8. Voting is now live, watch to see how many GOPers fail the American people.

Reply to joshcryer (Original post)

Mon Dec 28, 2020, 06:05 PM

Dec 2020

liskddksil

(2,753 posts)

12. Would be nice if our side stood strong for the American

Reply to joshcryer (Reply #8)

Mon Dec 28, 2020, 06:11 PM

Dec 2020

People but we have turncoats like Kurt Schrader who won't do the right thing.

joshcryer

(62,277 posts)

15. A couple of turncoats in rural districts are irrelevant.

Reply to liskddksil (Reply #12)

Mon Dec 28, 2020, 06:20 PM

Dec 2020

They should be primaried by young strong candidates in their next elections. Let's truly drain the swamp.

marlakay

(11,500 posts)

9. Are they voting to vote? Or is this

Reply to joshcryer (Original post)

Mon Dec 28, 2020, 06:05 PM

Dec 2020

The actual bill?

joshcryer

(62,277 posts)

16. They are voting to pass it yes.

Reply to marlakay (Reply #9)

Mon Dec 28, 2020, 06:21 PM

Dec 2020

I'm not sure if there are more parliamentary procedures the Republicans can pull to delay the proceedings.

marlakay

(11,500 posts)

26. It was a vote to vote because

Reply to joshcryer (Reply #16)

Mon Dec 28, 2020, 07:00 PM

Dec 2020

They are voting now...so crazy all the rules.

joshcryer

(62,277 posts)

27. No, they are voting over Trump's Veto now.

Reply to marlakay (Reply #26)

Mon Dec 28, 2020, 07:01 PM

Dec 2020

marlakay

(11,500 posts)

28. Sorry that's good

Reply to joshcryer (Reply #27)

Mon Dec 28, 2020, 07:02 PM

Dec 2020

I find it very confusing.

Takket

(21,639 posts)

10. they say we will oppsoe drumpf on anything just because we hate him..........

Reply to joshcryer (Original post)

Mon Dec 28, 2020, 06:08 PM

Dec 2020

so we agree with him on this... any they fight us.

DeminPennswoods

(15,290 posts)

13. The Rs have really painted themselves into a corner

Reply to joshcryer (Original post)

Mon Dec 28, 2020, 06:13 PM

Dec 2020

with their reflexive opposition to everything Dems propose. It's mind-boggling they'd vote against something that's universally popular like extra money in people's pockets.

joshcryer

(62,277 posts)

17. As of this post we only need 20 more GOP votes for it to pass via 2/3rds majority.

Reply to joshcryer (Original post)

Mon Dec 28, 2020, 06:35 PM

Dec 2020

joshcryer

(62,277 posts)

18. Only need 17 GOP votes now.

Reply to joshcryer (Original post)

Mon Dec 28, 2020, 06:39 PM

Dec 2020

joshcryer

(62,277 posts)

19. 15 GOP votes left.

Reply to joshcryer (Original post)

Mon Dec 28, 2020, 06:43 PM

Dec 2020

joshcryer

(62,277 posts)

20. 13 GOP votes to go with 32 outstanding. This will be a nail biter.

Reply to joshcryer (Original post)

Mon Dec 28, 2020, 06:47 PM

Dec 2020

marlakay

(11,500 posts)

21. Whats with the two democrats? Nt

Reply to joshcryer (Reply #20)

Mon Dec 28, 2020, 06:52 PM

Dec 2020

joshcryer

(62,277 posts)

22. 11 GOP needed now. I'm thinking it won't pass, half of the remaining must vote.

Reply to joshcryer (Reply #20)

Mon Dec 28, 2020, 06:53 PM

Dec 2020

marlakay

(11,500 posts)

23. I am thinking same thing or they

Reply to joshcryer (Reply #22)

Mon Dec 28, 2020, 06:54 PM

Dec 2020

Will let it lose by 2 and say its democrats.

joshcryer

(62,277 posts)

24. The tally has paused. They must be talking amongst themselves.

Reply to marlakay (Reply #23)

Mon Dec 28, 2020, 06:55 PM

Dec 2020

They know what this means if they don't vote for it.

marlakay

(11,500 posts)

25. Everyone needing desperately money

Reply to joshcryer (Reply #24)

Mon Dec 28, 2020, 06:57 PM

Dec 2020

Will be watching this, a no vote on this counts big time.

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