Morphine Prince 109,896 Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 The Senate on Tuesday voted down a procedural measure to advance the Green New Deal, a wide-reaching proposal that would address climate change. The final tally was 0-57. Forty-three Democrats voted "present" in protest of the measure, even though many of them have said that they support the framework of the resolution. Democratic Sens. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, Angus King of Maine, Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona and Doug Jones of Alabama voted no with the Republicans. Ahead of the vote, Senate Democrats blasted the vote as a “sham.” Democratic Party leaders said they believe Republicans used the vote as a political ploy to divide Democrats on a high-profile progressive idea. Instead, Democrats want members of the Republican leadership to schedule hearings rather than bringing the legislation straight to the floor for a vote. Source: https://www.yahoo.com/gma/senators-block-progressive-green-deal-proposal-220900735.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Just now, Morphine Prince said: Joe Manchin He's the only Dem to not support LGBT marriage. Screw him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eighteen 5,430 Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 what does that mean voted present? did they not actually put forth a vote? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphine Prince 109,896 Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 2 minutes ago, hurricane326 said: He's the only Dem to not support LGBT marriage. Screw him "Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona...voted no with the Republicans." She's the only bisexual Dem to not support the Green New Deal. Reverse Warholian Expedition Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 1 minute ago, Morphine Prince said: "Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona...voted no with the Republicans." She's the only bisexual Dem to not support the Green New Deal. Reverse Warholian Expedition https://old.reddit.com/r/ENLIGHTENEDCENTRISM/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphine Prince 109,896 Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 3 minutes ago, Eighteen said: what does that mean voted present? did they not actually put forth a vote? Voting present means they didn't vote yes or no. Just that they were present for the vote. It's basically a protest vote in this case. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 @Morphine Prince Please give us some morphine to help with the agony of the political climate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphine Prince 109,896 Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 1 minute ago, hurricane326 said: https://old.reddit.com/r/ENLIGHTENEDCENTRISM/ It was a joke, I'm confused Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eighteen 5,430 Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 1 minute ago, Morphine Prince said: Voting present means they didn't vote yes or no. Just that they were present for the vote. It's basically a protest vote in this case. oh i see. i guess none of them wanted to have their name on the record as being actually attached to the green new deal? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Just now, Morphine Prince said: It was a joke, I'm confused OH MESS I wasn't directing it at you Joe Manchin claims to be a centrist, both sides are the same, always compromise etc. He's quite comical Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphine Prince 109,896 Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 Just now, Eighteen said: oh i see. i guess none of them wanted to have their name on the record as being actually attached to the green new deal? They didn't vote yes because there isn't an actual bill yet. The GOP Senate just brought this up as a political sham tbh. They are making it seem like no Democrats support it. AOC actually encouraged them to vote present in protest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woolfsmck 2,763 Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 https://www.yahoo.com/news/people-are-dying-ocasio-cortez-defends-green-new-deal-from-elitist-knock-133708644.html Some more on this ... ..... I think that making environmentally friendly business practice economical and a priority is a good idea. ... However I vote <present> as to the process being proposed in this resolution... The far left seems to miss the point with economic issue.. Also. . I fail to see any connection to the sexual orientation issue here.. like a cat in a sil, I observe life, moving and still. My words give a clue,look inside to see whats true Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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