Obama's stuttering in debate...Why

[luckytxn 2,265]

Have not seen either candidate for change yet. When is this going to happen?

In the most basic of terms, it could be any Democratic candidate representing a change in which party is in the White House and along with it, the Democratic Party's platform which is fundamentally different than the direction the Bush Administration has taken us since Clinton was in office. If this was 2000 again, Bush and the Republicans would be representing that change. It's not rocket science. While Obama has his own agenda for change on top of that, even on the most basic of terms, there's no question that his ticket represents change and McCain's - stay the course.

So again where and when is the change I am hearing about except the name chamge of the party?

It's not 'just a change in party.' The Democratic Party's platform is far different from the Republican Party's. Like I said, if this were 2000 again, those supporting Bush could lay claim to be the agents of change, and so they did....took us from the Clinton Administration's policies to 8 years of Bush's policies. Again, this isn't rocket science for the voters. This election will be won or lost on that fundamental aspect - change or stay the course.

Actually no. There is no large difference at all. Even a very small change. They both are saying the same things. If they are both saying the same things then there is no change except the name of the party.

[IAMX 3,055]

Back in 2000, I had voted for Nader (registered Green Party since 1997) because I felt that Clinton/Gore had abandoned too much of what the Democratic Party had long stood for. Those were different economic times. Clinton had embraced a lot of the free market economic policies (NAFTA as an example), which hurt many American workers. I would hope that if Clinton were to reflect back on some of those policies, he would recognize the failures and would agree that the Democratic Party in 2008 needs to reassert itself on issues such as protecting American jobs. Obama has long been an advocate of that and a harsh critic of many of the trade agreements such as NAFTA that have ultimately hurt Americans. I see in his candidacy a different direction than where the Democratic Party was back 8 years ago and I'm hopeful, not cynical.

I absolutely respect that view, and I also wish I saw Clinton reflect on that, and for the most part Democrats show more solidarity for the interest of the people who vote for them. I respect that Obama has indeed started to oppose NAFTA, and even further opposed CAFTA. His reasons for that made perfect sense. But I'm left with asking myself is simply opposing CAFTA and resisting NAFTA enough to justify giving my vote to someone who has already agreed to taking my rights away not to have the government snooping in on my conversations unless I'm either committing or suspected of committing a crime? Priority-wise, I'd much rather give my vote to someone who is for both but also respected, first and foremost, my rights.

Btw, here is the roll call vote for the FISA amendment+amnesty:

http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll...&vote=00170

Obama voted yes, but Biden and Clinton both voted no.

Even worse was his statement:

http://obama.senate.gov/press/080212-obama_statement_122/

"I am proud to stand with Senator Dodd, Senator Feingold and a grassroots movement of Americans who are refusing to let President Bush put protections for special interests ahead of our security and our liberty. There is no reason why telephone companies should be given blanket immunity to cover violations of the rights of the American people - we must reaffirm that no one in this country is above the law.

"We can give our intelligence and law enforcement community the powers they need to track down and take out terrorists without undermining our commitment to the rule of law, or our basic rights and liberties. That is why I am proud to cosponsor several amendments that protect our privacy while making sure we have the power to track down and take out terrorists.

"This Administration continues to use a politics of fear to advance a political agenda. It is time for this politics of fear to end. We are trying to protect the American people, not special interests like the telecommunications industry. We are trying to ensure that we don't sacrifice our liberty in pursuit of security, and it is past time for the Administration to join us in that effort."

He failed to get passed an amendment taking out the amnesty from the courts playing their role of arbiters and protectors of the Constitution (which itself was no biggie since he can't make every Senate vote), and rather than vote against the bill, he still votes for it with the amnesty provision, then makes his fvcking press release acting like he's some champion of rights?? With the swipe of a pen my fourth amendment was just obliterated, and the intent behind the original FISA, with Obama's support. How many articles spawned from this about pissed off Democrats or "liberals", hell, anyone who legitimately cares about civil rights? Seems the closer you get to the election, the shorter (or more politically contrived/defensive) people's memory gets.

I know I'm harping on this issue, because it's single-handedly the largest and unconscionable to overlook or excuse.

I think being hopeful is a good attitude to have. We need realistic hope and realistic action, not pipe dreams and things that have no chance of happening.

Well, there is a chance for Obama, but very, very dim. It would mean he has to go against the grain of his entire party, the entire Congress, really, to put through his supposed plans. What are the chances of this occurring? Think Royal Flush or LHC creating a black hole that devours the Earth odds. Even worse for John McCain who wants to stupidly suggest he can stop earmarks, and logic dictates he wouldn't even try to stop it, and I'm sure he knows he couldn't anyways. I can't begin to suggest how intrinsically screwed up and empty most of these "promises" are.

[Jimmy and Angela 0]

With this 700 billion goin out yau errrrrrr yau errrrrrrr the door all Barry's programs are never gonna get through. When asked what he was gonna cut, he never gave an answer.

McCain on the other hand errrrrrr yau errrrrr yau talked cutting spending and getting rid of pork.

Obama is and as always been pie in the sky. Obama as built is candacy on errrr yau errrrrr yau promises that can in no way be kept. The saddest part about it is the people that blindly follow him no matter what.

I edited my post so Obama supporters could read it easier.

I guess civility goes out the door with you. Its unfortunate when adults try to use insults to get a point across instead of try to use facts. Its very obvious that when you remove $700 billion from the economy due to failed policies of a Republican president and continue to spend $10 billion on a war that we shouldn't have been in to begin with, I guess you blame it on the guy who is trying to make change.

Its a shame that I see this from all many Republican supporters. Smug and very insulting people, who instead of bringing new points to the table, use insults and slander to try to bring someone down.

well the truth is .... the economy started going bad because Clinton signed away the protections. also if you notice ... the economy turned south when the Democrat congress (who was going to change things) took over. did you notice that Nancy Pelosi instead of helping us with gas prices, sent everyone on vacation?

Edited September 28, 2008 by Jimmy and Angela

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

What I find interesting is that when Obama stutters or stammers during a debate or while publicly speaking, it's considered "okay" or that "everyone has problems from time to time, but it's no indication of intelligence or lack thereof." Meanwhile, the anti-Bush crowd has been viciously attacking him (calling him "stupid," "moron," "idiot," and so forth) every single time he stutters or stammers for the last eight years or so.

So why does Obama get a free pass when Bush didn't receive one and never has?

Well to be fair - Bush's problem isn't just about stuttering and stammering, as much as that he has said quite a lot of stupid $hit. Bush must be the only US president to have a section in bookstore humour sections devoted to him.

[Jimmy and Angela 0]

it's ok though since i am counting on Sarah Palin being the President soon anyway

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Sure he's got a record. His platform for his run for the White House, however, has nothing to do with his record. It's a polar opposite. Chew on that.

Perhaps being able to change with the times and for what is better for the country isn't all bad. Unlike Bush who has steered a straight course down a winding road. I like to think that a good politician can change his mind when something isn't working and a better way to do it becomes apparent, be it Obama or McCain. Obama has no record, only talk. Can he make the talk reality? That remains to be seen.

McSame isn't changing his positions for the better of the country. Remember, he has adopted and pledged to continue many of the failed Bush policies of the last 7+ years. That's not for the better of the country, it was to get the fanatics in his party to support his candidacy. Country first my #######.

And while you might either just ignore it or be ignorant in that regard, Sen. Obama has an extensive record. Take the time to look it up. Making the same false claim over and over makes you look a bit silly. But perhaps this is why McSame is so attractive to you and yours. *shrugs*

[spookyturtle 9,466]

Sure he's got a record. His platform for his run for the White House, however, has nothing to do with his record. It's a polar opposite. Chew on that.

Perhaps being able to change with the times and for what is better for the country isn't all bad. Unlike Bush who has steered a straight course down a winding road. I like to think that a good politician can change his mind when something isn't working and a better way to do it becomes apparent, be it Obama or McCain. Obama has no record, only talk. Can he make the talk reality? That remains to be seen.

McSame isn't changing his positions for the better of the country. Remember, he has adopted and pledged to continue many of the failed Bush policies of the last 7+ years. That's not for the better of the country, it was to get the fanatics in his party to support his candidacy. Country first my #######.

And while you might either just ignore it or be ignorant in that regard, Sen. Obama has an extensive record. Take the time to look it up. Making the same false claim over and over makes you look a bit silly. But perhaps this is why McSame is so attractive to you and yours. *shrugs*

And acting like a blind faith sheep may make one look silly too. Where is the substance? Tell me what Obama has done that makes him Presidential material. You sound like a broken record. If Osama says jump, you ask how high.

[Ban Hammer 14,638]

What I find interesting is that when Obama stutters or stammers during a debate or while publicly speaking, it's considered "okay" or that "everyone has problems from time to time, but it's no indication of intelligence or lack thereof." Meanwhile, the anti-Bush crowd has been viciously attacking him (calling him "stupid," "moron," "idiot," and so forth) every single time he stutters or stammers for the last eight years or so.

So why does Obama get a free pass when Bush didn't receive one and never has?

i've been wondering the same thing lately.

[luckytxn 2,265]

Sure he's got a record. His platform for his run for the White House, however, has nothing to do with his record. It's a polar opposite. Chew on that.

Perhaps being able to change with the times and for what is better for the country isn't all bad. Unlike Bush who has steered a straight course down a winding road. I like to think that a good politician can change his mind when something isn't working and a better way to do it becomes apparent, be it Obama or McCain. Obama has no record, only talk. Can he make the talk reality? That remains to be seen.

McSame isn't changing his positions for the better of the country. Remember, he has adopted and pledged to continue many of the failed Bush policies of the last 7+ years. That's not for the better of the country, it was to get the fanatics in his party to support his candidacy. Country first my #######.

And while you might either just ignore it or be ignorant in that regard, Sen. Obama has an extensive record. Take the time to look it up. Making the same false claim over and over makes you look a bit silly. But perhaps this is why McSame is so attractive to you and yours. *shrugs*

Actually no he doesn't. We went over this last night pretty well but I am sure you were asleep then. He actually has a very thin record and nothing of substance at all. Please go back several pages and see where we dfiscussed it and the links and let us know what we all missed so we can update our knowlwedge.

[luckytxn 2,265]

What I find interesting is that when Obama stutters or stammers during a debate or while publicly speaking, it's considered "okay" or that "everyone has problems from time to time, but it's no indication of intelligence or lack thereof." Meanwhile, the anti-Bush crowd has been viciously attacking him (calling him "stupid," "moron," "idiot," and so forth) every single time he stutters or stammers for the last eight years or so.

So why does Obama get a free pass when Bush didn't receive one and never has?

i've been wondering the same thing lately.

It is actually easy to understand. Just start a hopeful catch phrase and repeat no matter how wrong. The sheep will go Baaaaaaaa Baaaaaa.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Sure he's got a record. His platform for his run for the White House, however, has nothing to do with his record. It's a polar opposite. Chew on that.

Perhaps being able to change with the times and for what is better for the country isn't all bad. Unlike Bush who has steered a straight course down a winding road. I like to think that a good politician can change his mind when something isn't working and a better way to do it becomes apparent, be it Obama or McCain. Obama has no record, only talk. Can he make the talk reality? That remains to be seen.

McSame isn't changing his positions for the better of the country. Remember, he has adopted and pledged to continue many of the failed Bush policies of the last 7+ years. That's not for the better of the country, it was to get the fanatics in his party to support his candidacy. Country first my #######.

And while you might either just ignore it or be ignorant in that regard, Sen. Obama has an extensive record. Take the time to look it up. Making the same false claim over and over makes you look a bit silly. But perhaps this is why McSame is so attractive to you and yours. *shrugs*

And acting like a blind faith sheep may make one look silly too. Where is the substance? Tell me what Obama has done that makes him Presidential material. You sound like a broken record. If Osama says jump, you ask how high.

BS. You've been told time and again what Obama's record is. You continuously choose to gnore it. I'm not wasting my time with this BS argument of yours. Besides, if Obama doesn't have a record, then how is he labeled the most liberal Senator by all of you dittoheads?

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Sure he's got a record. His platform for his run for the White House, however, has nothing to do with his record. It's a polar opposite. Chew on that.

Perhaps being able to change with the times and for what is better for the country isn't all bad. Unlike Bush who has steered a straight course down a winding road. I like to think that a good politician can change his mind when something isn't working and a better way to do it becomes apparent, be it Obama or McCain. Obama has no record, only talk. Can he make the talk reality? That remains to be seen.

McSame isn't changing his positions for the better of the country. Remember, he has adopted and pledged to continue many of the failed Bush policies of the last 7+ years. That's not for the better of the country, it was to get the fanatics in his party to support his candidacy. Country first my #######.

And while you might either just ignore it or be ignorant in that regard, Sen. Obama has an extensive record. Take the time to look it up. Making the same false claim over and over makes you look a bit silly. But perhaps this is why McSame is so attractive to you and yours. *shrugs*

Actually no he doesn't. We went over this last night pretty well but I am sure you were asleep then. He actually has a very thin record and nothing of substance at all. Please go back several pages and see where we dfiscussed it and the links and let us know what we all missed so we can update our knowlwedge.

Again, close your eyes all you want - it has zero effect on Obama's actual record.

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Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 3/30/2006) Cosponsors (8)

Committees: Senate Finance

Latest Major Action: 3/30/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

39. S.2506 : A bill to require Federal agencies to support health impact assessments and take other actions to improve health and the environmental quality of communities, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 4/4/2006) Cosponsors (6)

Committees: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

Latest Major Action: 4/4/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

40. S.2984 : A bill to require certain profitable oil companies to expend 1 percent of recent quarterly profits to install E-85 fuel pumps in the United States.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 5/23/2006) Cosponsors (None)

Committees: Senate Energy and Natural Resources

Latest Major Action: 5/23/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

41. S.3155 : A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on RSD 1235.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 5/25/2006) Cosponsors (None)

Committees: Senate Finance

Latest Major Action: 5/25/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

42. S.3156 : A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on N6-Benzyladenine.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 5/25/2006) Cosponsors (None)

Committees: Senate Finance

Latest Major Action: 5/25/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

43. S.3157 : A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on MCPB acid and MCPB sodium salt.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 5/25/2006) Cosponsors (None)

Committees: Senate Finance

Latest Major Action: 5/25/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

44. S.3158 : A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 2-Methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid, salts, and esters.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 5/25/2006) Cosponsors (None)

Committees: Senate Finance

Latest Major Action: 5/25/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

45. S.3159 : A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on gibberellic acid.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 5/25/2006) Cosponsors (None)

Committees: Senate Finance

Latest Major Action: 5/25/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

46. S.3160 : A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on triphenyltin hydroxide.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 5/25/2006) Cosponsors (None)

Committees: Senate Finance

Latest Major Action: 5/25/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

47. S.3161 : A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain sebacic acid.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 5/25/2006) Cosponsors (None)

Committees: Senate Finance

Latest Major Action: 5/25/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

48. S.3162 : A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on bromoxynil octonoate.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 5/25/2006) Cosponsors (None)

Committees: Senate Finance

Latest Major Action: 5/25/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

49. S.3163 : A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on certain epoxy molding compounds.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 5/25/2006) Cosponsors (None)

Committees: Senate Finance

Latest Major Action: 5/25/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

50. S.3243 : A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on metsulfuron-methyl.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 5/26/2006) Cosponsors (None)

Committees: Senate Finance

Latest Major Action: 5/26/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

51. S.3244 : A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on dichlorprop-p acid, dichlorprop-p dimethylamine salt, and dichlorprop-p 2-ethylhexyl ester.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 5/26/2006) Cosponsors (None)

Committees: Senate Finance

Latest Major Action: 5/26/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

52. S.3245 : A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 2,4-DB Acid and 2,4-DB Dimethylamine Salt.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 5/26/2006) Cosponsors (None)

Committees: Senate Finance

Latest Major Action: 5/26/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

53. S.3249 : A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on metsulfuron-methyl

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 5/26/2006) Cosponsors (None)

Committees: Senate Finance

Latest Major Action: 5/26/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

54. S.3250 : A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 2, 4-DB Acid and 2,4-DB Dimethylamine Salt.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 5/26/2006) Cosponsors (None)

Committees: Senate Finance

Latest Major Action: 5/26/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

55. S.3251 : A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on dichlorprop-p acid, dichlorprop-p dimethylamine salt, and dichlorprop-p 2-ethylhexyl ester.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 5/26/2006) Cosponsors (None)

Committees: Senate Finance

Latest Major Action: 5/26/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

56. S.3475 : A bill to provide housing assistance for very low-income veterans.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 6/7/2006) Cosponsors (3)

Committees: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs

Latest Major Action: 6/7/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

57. S.3554 : A bill to establish an alternative diesel standard, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 6/21/2006) Cosponsors (4)

Committees: Senate Environment and Public Works

Latest Major Action: 6/21/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

58. S.3627 : A bill to prohibit the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy from selling, distributing, or transferring elemental mercury, to prohibit the export of elemental mercury, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 6/29/2006) Cosponsors (None)

Committees: Senate Environment and Public Works

Latest Major Action: 6/29/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

59. S.3631 : A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to phase out the use of mercury in the manufacture of chlorine and caustic soda, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 7/11/2006) Cosponsors (None)

Committees: Senate Environment and Public Works

Latest Major Action: 7/11/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

60. S.3694 : A bill to increase fuel economy standards for automobiles, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 7/19/2006) Cosponsors (10)

Committees: Senate Finance

Latest Major Action: 7/19/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

61. S.3757 : A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 950 Missouri Avenue in East St. Louis, Illinois, as the "Katherine Dunham Post Office Building".

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 7/27/2006) Cosponsors (1)

Committees: Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

Latest Major Action: 7/27/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Note: For further action, see H.R.5929, which became Public Law 109-333 on 10/12/2006.

62. S.3822 : A bill to improve access to and appropriate utilization of valid, reliable and accurate molecular genetic tests by all populations thus helping to secure the promise of personalized medicine for all Americans.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 8/3/2006) Cosponsors (None)

Committees: Senate Finance

Latest Major Action: 8/3/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

63. S.3969 : A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to assess and reduce the levels of lead found in child-occupied facilities in the United States, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 9/28/2006) Cosponsors (1)

Committees: Senate Environment and Public Works

Latest Major Action: 9/28/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

64. S.3988 : A bill to amend title 10 and 38, United States Code, to improve benefits and services for members of the Armed Forces, veterans of the Global War on Terrorism, and other veterans, to require reports on the effects of the Global War on Terrorism, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 9/28/2006) Cosponsors (None)

Committees: Senate Veterans' Affairs

Latest Major Action: 9/28/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

65. S.4069 : A bill to prohibit deceptive practices in Federal elections.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 11/16/2006) Cosponsors (4)

Committees: Senate Rules and Administration

Latest Major Action: 11/16/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

66. S.4102 : A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the use of telecommunications devices for the purposes of preventing or obstructing the broadcast or exchange of election-related information.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 12/7/2006) Cosponsors (None)

Committees: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation

Latest Major Action: 12/7/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

67. S.AMDT.159 to S.CON.RES.18 To prevent and, if necessary, respond to an international outbreak of the avian flu.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 3/15/2005) Cosponsors (2)

Latest Major Action: 3/17/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 159 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

68. S.AMDT.289 to S.600 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 4/5/2005) Cosponsors (2)

Latest Major Action: 4/5/2005 Senate amendment submitted

69. S.AMDT.390 to H.R.1268 To provide meal and telephone benefits for members of the Armed Forces who are recuperating from injuries incurred on active duty in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 4/13/2005) Cosponsors (3)

Latest Major Action: 4/14/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 390 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

70. S.AMDT.391 to H.R.1268 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 4/13/2005) Cosponsors (1)

Latest Major Action: 4/13/2005 Senate amendment submitted

71. S.AMDT.392 to H.R.1268 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 4/13/2005) Cosponsors (None)

Latest Major Action: 4/13/2005 Senate amendment submitted

72. S.AMDT.595 to H.R.3 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 4/28/2005) Cosponsors (8)

Latest Major Action: 4/28/2005 Senate amendment submitted

73. S.AMDT.668 to H.R.3 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 5/11/2005) Cosponsors (None)

Latest Major Action: 5/11/2005 Senate amendment submitted

74. S.AMDT.670 to H.R.3 To provide for Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) refueling capability at new and existing refueling station facilities to promote energy security and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 5/11/2005) Cosponsors (9)

Latest Major Action: 5/12/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 670 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

75. S.AMDT.671 to H.R.3 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 5/11/2005) Cosponsors (None)

Latest Major Action: 5/11/2005 Senate amendment submitted

76. S.AMDT.752 to H.R.3 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 5/12/2005) Cosponsors (9)

Latest Major Action: 5/12/2005 Senate amendment submitted

77. S.AMDT.753 to H.R.3 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 5/12/2005) Cosponsors (9)

Latest Major Action: 5/12/2005 Senate amendment submitted

78. S.AMDT.807 to H.R.6 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 6/20/2005) Cosponsors (None)

Latest Major Action: 6/20/2005 Senate amendment submitted

79. S.AMDT.808 to H.R.6 To establish a program to develop Fischer-Tropsch transportation fuels from Illinois basin coal.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 6/20/2005) Cosponsors (1)

Latest Major Action: 6/23/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 808 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

80. S.AMDT.851 to H.R.6 To require the Secretary to establish a Joint Flexible Fuel/Hybrid Vehicle Commercialization Initiative, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 6/22/2005) Cosponsors (1)

Latest Major Action: 6/23/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 851 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

81. S.AMDT.926 to H.R.6 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 6/22/2005) Cosponsors (None)

Latest Major Action: 6/22/2005 Senate amendment submitted

82. S.AMDT.1061 to H.R.2361 To provide that none of the funds made available in this Act may be used in contravention of 15 U.S.C. section 2682©(3) or to delay the implementation of that section.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 6/27/2005) Cosponsors (None)

Latest Major Action: 6/28/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1061 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

83. S.AMDT.1062 to H.R.2361 To provide that of the funds made available under the heading ?Environmental Programs and Management,? not less than $100,000 shall be made available to issue the proposed rule required under 15 U.S.C. section 2682©(3) by November 1, 2005, and promulgate the final rule required under 15 U.S.C. section 2682©(3) by September 30, 2006.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 6/27/2005) Cosponsors (None)

Latest Major Action: 6/28/2005 Proposed amendment SA 1062 withdrawn in Senate.

84. S.AMDT.1264 to H.R.3057 To support a United States contribution to the Special Court for Sierra Leone.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 7/18/2005) Cosponsors (3)

Latest Major Action: 7/19/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1264 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

85. S.AMDT.1362 to S.1042 To require a report on the Department of Defense Composite Health Care System II.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 7/21/2005) Cosponsors (None)

Latest Major Action: 11/8/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1362 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

86. S.AMDT.1450 to S.1042 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 7/25/2005) Cosponsors (1)

Latest Major Action: 7/25/2005 Senate amendment submitted

87. S.AMDT.1453 to S.1042 To ensure the protection of military and civilian personnel in the Department of Defense from an influenza pandemic, including an avian influenza pandemic.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 7/25/2005) Cosponsors (2)

Latest Major Action: 11/8/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1453 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

88. S.AMDT.1482 to S.1042 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 7/25/2005) Cosponsors (2)

Latest Major Action: 7/25/2005 Senate amendment submitted

89. S.AMDT.1520 to S.1042 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 7/25/2005) Cosponsors (None)

Latest Major Action: 7/25/2005 Senate amendment submitted

90. S.AMDT.2212 to H.R.3010 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 10/25/2005) Cosponsors (5)

Latest Major Action: 10/25/2005 Senate amendment submitted

91. S.AMDT.2256 to H.R.3010 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 10/25/2005) Cosponsors (4)

Latest Major Action: 10/25/2005 Senate amendment submitted

92. S.AMDT.2301 to H.R.3010 To increase funds to the Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program and to the Office of Special Education Programs of the Department of Education for the purposes of expanding positive behavioral interventions and supports.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 10/26/2005) Cosponsors (6)

Latest Major Action: 10/27/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 2301 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

93. S.AMDT.2320 to H.R.3010 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 10/26/2005) Cosponsors (None)

Latest Major Action: 10/26/2005 Senate amendment submitted

94. S.AMDT.2605 to S.2020 Expressing the sense of the Senate that the Federal Emergency Management Agency should immediately address issues relating to no-bid contracting.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 11/17/2005) Cosponsors (5)

Latest Major Action: 11/17/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 2605 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

95. S.AMDT.2929 to S.2349 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 3/7/2006) Cosponsors (1)

Latest Major Action: 3/7/2006 Senate amendment submitted

96. S.AMDT.2930 to S.2349 To clarify that availability of legislation does not include nonbusiness days.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 3/7/2006) Cosponsors (1)

Latest Major Action: 3/29/2006 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 2930 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

97. S.AMDT.2931 to S.2349 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 3/7/2006) Cosponsors (1)

Latest Major Action: 3/7/2006 Senate amendment submitted

98. S.AMDT.2965 to S.2349 To ban employment negotiations to become lobbyists by Members of Congress and required recusal for senior congressional staff while in office.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 3/8/2006) Cosponsors (2)

Latest Major Action: 3/29/2006 Amendment SA 2965 ruled out of order by the chair.

99. S.AMDT.2995 to S.2349 To expand the prohibition on lobbying in the year after leaving service to the Senate to include a prohibition on paid coordination activities.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 3/9/2006) Cosponsors (None)

Latest Major Action: 3/29/2006 Amendment SA 2995 ruled out of order by the chair.

100. S.AMDT.3144 to S.CON.RES.83 To provide a $40 million increase in FY 2007 for the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program and to improve job services for hard-to-place veterans.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 3/16/2006) Cosponsors (2)

Latest Major Action: 3/16/2006 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 3144 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

101. S.AMDT.3145 to S.CON.RES.83 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 3/16/2006) Cosponsors (None)

Latest Major Action: 3/16/2006 Senate amendment submitted

102. S.AMDT.3146 to S.CON.RES.83 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 3/16/2006) Cosponsors (None)

Latest Major Action: 3/16/2006 Senate amendment submitted

103. S.AMDT.3173 to S.2349 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 3/27/2006) Cosponsors (2)

Latest Major Action: 3/27/2006 Senate amendment submitted

104. S.AMDT.3178 to S.2349 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 3/28/2006) Cosponsors (2)

Latest Major Action: 3/28/2006 Senate amendment submitted

105. S.AMDT.3320 to S.2454 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 4/5/2006) Cosponsors (None)

Latest Major Action: 4/5/2006 Senate amendment submitted

106. S.AMDT.3321 to S.2454 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 4/5/2006) Cosponsors (1)

Latest Major Action: 4/5/2006 Senate amendment submitted

107. S.AMDT.3482 to S.2454 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 4/6/2006) Cosponsors (None)

Latest Major Action: 4/6/2006 Senate amendment submitted

108. S.AMDT.3650 to H.R.4939 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 4/26/2006) Cosponsors (6)

Latest Major Action: 4/26/2006 Senate amendment submitted

109. S.AMDT.3651 to H.R.4939 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 4/26/2006) Cosponsors (None)

Latest Major Action: 4/26/2006 Senate amendment submitted

110. S.AMDT.3652 to H.R.4939 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 4/26/2006) Cosponsors (4)

Latest Major Action: 4/26/2006 Senate amendment submitted

111. S.AMDT.3653 to H.R.4939 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 4/26/2006) Cosponsors (None)

Latest Major Action: 4/26/2006 Senate amendment submitted

112. S.AMDT.3693 to H.R.4939 To reduce wasteful spending by limiting to the reasonable industry standard the spending for administrative overhead allowable under Federal contracts and subcontracts.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 4/27/2006) Cosponsors (2)

Latest Major Action: 5/3/2006 Amendment SA 3693 ruled out of order by the chair.

113. S.AMDT.3694 to H.R.4939 To improve accountability for competitive contracting in hurricane recovery by requiring the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to approve contracts awarded without competitive procedures.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 4/27/2006) Cosponsors (2)

Latest Major Action: 5/3/2006 Amendment SA 3694 ruled out of order by the chair.

114. S.AMDT.3695 to H.R.4939 To improve financial transparency in hurricane recovery by requiring the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to make information about Federal contracts publicly available.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 4/27/2006) Cosponsors (3)

Latest Major Action: 5/3/2006 Amendment SA 3695 ruled out of order by the chair.

115. S.AMDT.3696 to H.R.4939 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 4/27/2006) Cosponsors (2)

Latest Major Action: 4/27/2006 Senate amendment submitted

116. S.AMDT.3697 to H.R.4939 To improve transparency and accountability by establishing a Chief Financial Officer to oversee hurricane relief and recovery efforts.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 4/27/2006) Cosponsors (3)

Latest Major Action: 5/3/2006 Amendment SA 3697 ruled out of order by the chair.

117. S.AMDT.3705 to H.R.4939 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 4/27/2006) Cosponsors (None)

Latest Major Action: 4/27/2006 Senate amendment submitted

118. S.AMDT.3809 to H.R.4939 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 5/1/2006) Cosponsors (1)

Latest Major Action: 5/1/2006 Senate amendment submitted

119. S.AMDT.3810 to H.R.4939 To provide that none of the funds appropriated by this Act may be made available for hurricane relief and recovery contracts exceeding $500,000 that are awarded using procedures other than competitive procedures.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 5/1/2006) Cosponsors (4)

Latest Major Action: 5/2/2006 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 3810 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 98 - 0. Record Vote Number: 106.

120. S.AMDT.3811 to H.R.4939 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 5/1/2006) Cosponsors (2)

Latest Major Action: 5/1/2006 Senate amendment submitted

121. S.AMDT.3813 to H.R.4939 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 5/1/2006) Cosponsors (2)

Latest Major Action: 5/1/2006 Senate amendment submitted

122. S.AMDT.3820 to H.R.4939 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 5/1/2006) Cosponsors (4)

Latest Major Action: 5/1/2006 Senate amendment submitted

123. S.AMDT.3853 to H.R.4939 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 5/2/2006) Cosponsors (2)

Latest Major Action: 5/2/2006 Senate amendment submitted

124. S.AMDT.3868 to S.1955 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 5/9/2006) Cosponsors (None)

Latest Major Action: 5/9/2006 Senate amendment submitted

125. S.AMDT.3869 to S.1955 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 5/9/2006) Cosponsors (None)

Latest Major Action: 5/9/2006 Senate amendment submitted

126. S.AMDT.3870 to S.1955 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 5/9/2006) Cosponsors (None)

Latest Major Action: 5/9/2006 Senate amendment submitted

127. S.AMDT.3971 to S.2611 To amend the temporary worker program.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 5/15/2006) Cosponsors (5)

Latest Major Action: 5/17/2006 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 3971 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

128. S.AMDT.4074 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 5/18/2006) Cosponsors (2)

Latest Major Action: 5/18/2006 Senate amendment submitted

129. S.AMDT.4079 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 5/18/2006) Cosponsors (4)

Latest Major Action: 5/18/2006 Senate amendment submitted

130. S.AMDT.4099 to S.2611 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 5/22/2006) Cosponsors (1)

Latest Major Action: 5/22/2006 Senate amendment submitted

131. S.AMDT.4224 to S.2766 To include assessments of Traumatic Brain Injury in the post-deployment health assessments of member of the Armed Forces returning from deployment in support of a contingency operation.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 6/14/2006) Cosponsors (6)

Latest Major Action: 6/22/2006 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 4224 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

132. S.AMDT.4254 to S.2766 To require the use of competitive procedures for Federal contracts worth over $500,000 related to hurricane recovery, subject to existing limited national security, public interest, and other exceptions.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 6/15/2006) Cosponsors (1)

Latest Major Action: 6/16/2006 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 4254 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

133. S.AMDT.4367 to S.2766 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 6/20/2006) Cosponsors (1)

Latest Major Action: 6/20/2006 Senate amendment submitted

134. S.AMDT.4409 to S.2766 To require a report on the provision of an electronic copy of military records to members of the Armed Forces upon their discharge or release from the Armed Forces.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 6/21/2006) Cosponsors (3)

Latest Major Action: 6/22/2006 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 4409 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

135. S.AMDT.4418 to S.2766 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 6/21/2006) Cosponsors (None)

Latest Major Action: 6/21/2006 Senate amendment submitted

136. S.AMDT.4541 to S.2766 To require a report on planning by the Department of the Air Force for the realignment of aircraft, weapons systems, and functions at active and Air National Guard bases as a result of the 2005 round of defense bases closure and realignment.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 6/22/2006) Cosponsors (None)

Latest Major Action: 6/22/2006 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 4541 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

137. S.AMDT.4545 to S.2125 To make certain improvements to the bill.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 6/29/2006) Cosponsors (None)

Latest Major Action: 6/29/2006 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 4545 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

138. S.AMDT.4573 to H.R.5441 To assist individuals displaced by a major disaster in locating family members.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 7/11/2006) Cosponsors (1)

Latest Major Action: 7/13/2006 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 4573 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

139. S.AMDT.4581 to H.R.5441 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 7/12/2006) Cosponsors (1)

Latest Major Action: 7/12/2006 Senate amendment submitted

140. S.AMDT.4624 to H.R.5441 To provide that none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available for expenses in carrying out the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act may be used to enter into noncompetitive contracts based upon the unusual and compelling urgency exception under Federal contracting law unless the contract is limited in time, scope, and value as necessary to respond to the immediate emergency.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 7/12/2006) Cosponsors (1)

Latest Major Action: 7/13/2006 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 4624 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

141. S.AMDT.4709 to S.3711 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 7/26/2006) Cosponsors (7)

Latest Major Action: 7/26/2006 Senate amendment submitted

142. S.AMDT.4710 to S.3711 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 7/26/2006) Cosponsors (1)

Latest Major Action: 7/26/2006 Senate amendment submitted

143. S.AMDT.4711 to S.3711 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 7/26/2006) Cosponsors (1)

Latest Major Action: 7/26/2006 Senate amendment submitted

144. S.AMDT.4839 to H.R.5631 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 8/2/2006) Cosponsors (None)

Latest Major Action: 8/2/2006 Senate amendment submitted

145. S.AMDT.4866 to H.R.5631 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 8/3/2006) Cosponsors (2)

Latest Major Action: 8/3/2006 Senate amendment submitted

146. S.AMDT.4972 to H.R.4954 To ensure the evacuation of individuals with special needs in times of emergency.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 9/13/2006) Cosponsors (1)

Latest Major Action: 9/13/2006 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 4972 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

147. S.AMDT.4973 to H.R.4954 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 9/13/2006) Cosponsors (None)

Latest Major Action: 9/13/2006 Senate amendment submitted

148. S.AMDT.4974 to H.R.4954 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 9/13/2006) Cosponsors (None)

Latest Major Action: 9/13/2006 Senate amendment submitted

149. S.AMDT.5137 to H.R.5385 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 11/14/2006) Cosponsors (7)

Latest Major Action: 11/14/2006 Senate amendment submitted

150. S.AMDT.5138 to H.R.5385 To require a report on the costs of the Comprehensive Service Programs for homeless veterans.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 11/14/2006) Cosponsors (2)

Latest Major Action: 11/14/2006 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 5138 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

151. S.AMDT.5139 to H.R.5385 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 11/14/2006) Cosponsors (2)

Latest Major Action: 11/14/2006 Senate amendment submitted

152. S.AMDT.5169 to S.3709 To clarify United States policy in order to deter nuclear testing by foreign governments.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 11/16/2006) Cosponsors (None)

Latest Major Action: 11/16/2006 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 5169 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

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[tammy2688 1]

Actually, McCain is the one who is coming off looking like a name dropping idiot who hasn't had an original idea in his life and has no idea what reality is like today. It is kind of embarassing watching him. Obama looks presidential. McCain looks like his next job might be the Santa Claus at Macy's.

But I wouldn't wanna sit on his lap!

[PlatyPius 5]

Again, close your eyes all you want - it has zero effect on Obama's actual record.

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1. S.CON.RES.42 : A concurrent resolution recognizing the historical significance of the Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the sense of Congress that history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future.

Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [iL] (introduced 6/15/2005) Cosponsors (2)

Committees: Senate Judiciary

Latest Major Action: 6/15/2005 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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PWNED!!!!

[Sofiyya 1,687]

Why vote for someone who isn't courting my vote? What is the point?

Wait, what? Last I checked if they're on the ballot or even express interest in being President that's an equivalent of courting your vote.

Now, it's very apparent to actually get into one of the two major parties, today, (since it's all about party loyalty now), thus get coverage, one has to grease their hands and get ready for a corporate enema. However, while it's wise for someone who wants to be a President to get to as many doorsteps as possible, it isn't terribly feasible, especially when the media clearly doesn't care about third parties or other contenders (beyond the most sensational, like Al Sharpton, Ralph Nader, or Ron Paul), so like when finding out decent music, in all likelihood you have to do most of the searching, based upon your own criteria, rather than let others decide your favorite music based upon their criteria.

Being on the ballot means that some other knucklehead party wants them voted in. That has no bearing on whether I want them voted in. Last I checked, Colin Powell wasn't on any ballot, nor did he want to be.

The others are courting your vote. You have to be receptive to it and listen and open to change.

I'm open to political change, but what I hear from third parties is warmed over wishful thinking. I don't see any yet that I can support. One change is no more lawyers for president. We could use an honest CPA in the office, tho.