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In reply to the discussion: What happened. Thought the house votes weren't there? [View all]Laura PourMeADrink
(42,770 posts)30. That is exactly what happened! But still want to
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There weren't really the votes for it but they knew the Senate would not pass it so they get to vote
allgood33
Dec 2018
#52
Just like all the times they voted to repeal the ACA when they knew Obama wouldn't sign off on that.
flibbitygiblets
Dec 2018
#55
Hmmm. Wonder what senators are against it. If he gets his wall I know I will puke
Laura PourMeADrink
Dec 2018
#7
They were panicked by how fast RW media turned on Trump when they thought he was "caving."
highplainsdem
Dec 2018
#6
Pass another bill that drains the money off. Some Senate Repubs don't want it, either, so.. nt
albacore
Dec 2018
#66
Ya...just hate that Pelosi was wrong and dipshit was right about house votes
Laura PourMeADrink
Dec 2018
#15
Ya, guess there's a fine line between what's automatically flamed as "bashing" and
Laura PourMeADrink
Dec 2018
#46
Helping spread a Trump lie that is easily disproven by Nancy's actual words is not helping
CreekDog
Dec 2018
#50
I didnt see the actual context of the statement but I really doubt LPMAD would purposely diss Nancy.
honest.abe
Dec 2018
#53
i think you care more about that poster's intents and feelings more than you care about the truth
CreekDog
Dec 2018
#57
I saw it live. The quotes posted above are true...but it was after the statement
Laura PourMeADrink
Dec 2018
#63
well arguably it was a win win for Pelosi. Trump can claim she's wrong, but now every Republican who
JCanete
Dec 2018
#34
Interesting...thought they were the ones who went home early (for good) nt
Laura PourMeADrink
Dec 2018
#18
They really didn't have the votes. Still don't This is a show vote they know it will not pass the S
allgood33
Dec 2018
#36
What did 45 promise Ryan to get him to hold up on voting for the CR the Senate passed?
Buckeyeblue
Dec 2018
#38