Democrats Chicken Out, Vote 'Present' On ICE Resolution

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ByEmily Zanotti

July 19, 2018

 

The "progressive" blue wave became little more than a trickle in Congress Wednesday, as Democrats, faced with an opportunity to express a lack of faith in Immigration and Customs Enforcement, chickened out. On a resolution reaffirming the importance of ICE, only 18 Democrats voted to deny ICE their good faith.

The rest voted either "yes," or worse, "present."

The Washington Examiner reports that "[t]he House passed a nonbinding resolution saying lawmakers support the 'officers and personnel who carry out the important mission of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.' A two-thirds majority was needed to pass it, and because Democrats voted “present” instead of “no,” it passed easily in a 244-35 vote."

 

https://www.dailywire.com/news/33282/democrats-chicken-out-vote-present-ice-resolution-emily-zanotti

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6 minutes ago, Bill & Katya said:

ByEmily Zanotti

July 19, 2018

 

The "progressive" blue wave became little more than a trickle in Congress Wednesday, as Democrats, faced with an opportunity to express a lack of faith in Immigration and Customs Enforcement, chickened out. On a resolution reaffirming the importance of ICE, only 18 Democrats voted to deny ICE their good faith.

The rest voted either "yes," or worse, "present."

The Washington Examiner reports that "[t]he House passed a nonbinding resolution saying lawmakers support the 'officers and personnel who carry out the important mission of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.' A two-thirds majority was needed to pass it, and because Democrats voted “present” instead of “no,” it passed easily in a 244-35 vote."

 

https://www.dailywire.com/news/33282/democrats-chicken-out-vote-present-ice-resolution-emily-zanotti

What a bunch of spineless cowards.

[Steeleballz 7,550]

 

   Glad congress is doing something important. At least this major bill passed, and we can all now rest assured that lawmakers support the hard working people at USCIS. It's very important that we know things like this. We are fortunate that there are no real issues that congress could be working on right now.

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8 minutes ago, Steeleballz said:

 

   Glad congress is doing something important. At least this major bill passed, and we can all now rest assured that lawmakers support the hard working people at USCIS. It's very important that we know things like this. We are fortunate that there are no real issues that congress could be working on right now.

So it is not important to know how your representatives stand on certain issues?  Why did the Dems pull their bill to eliminate ICE?

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2 minutes ago, Bill & Katya said:

So it is not important to know how your representatives stand on certain issues?  Why did the Dems pull their bill to eliminate ICE?

 

     I am old enough and have observed enough to know where they stand. Dog and pony show's are not my thing. If congress can't think of something significant to do, I would rather they just go home really. Donate their salaries to a good cause. 

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3 minutes ago, Bill & Katya said:

So it is not important to know how your representatives stand on certain issues?  Why did the Dems pull their bill to eliminate ICE?

i'm sure the handful of liberal democrats who introduced the bill knew it wasn't going to go anywhere..

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45 minutes ago, smilesammich said:

i'm sure the handful of liberal democrats who introduced the bill knew it wasn't going to go anywhere..

It seemed political and they did not want to be held to a vote that Paul Ryan promised.  The Dems in Congress are a fickle bunch.

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1 minute ago, Bill & Katya said:

It seemed political and they did not want to be held to a vote that Paul Ryan promised.  The Dems in Congress are a fickle bunch.

Are the Democrats relevant in the house?  

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Just now, Rob and Cheryl said:

Are the Democrats relevant in the house?  

Sure they are when it comes to them getting re-elected.

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2 minutes ago, Bill & Katya said:

It seemed political and they did not want to be held to a vote that Paul Ryan promised.  The Dems in Congress are a fickle bunch.

 

  Eventually Republicans will control the presidency and both houses of congress.  Then they will introduce real immigration change.

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3 minutes ago, Steeleballz said:

 

  Eventually Republicans will control the presidency and both houses of congress.  Then they will introduce real immigration change.

What is wrong with the laws on the books now?  Just enforce them and build a wall.

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4 hours ago, Steeleballz said:

 

     I am old enough and have observed enough to know where they stand. Dog and pony show's are not my thing. If congress can't think of something significant to do, I would rather they just go home really. Donate their salaries to a good cause.

Pretty sure the only person to do that to date is Trump.

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3 hours ago, Bill & Katya said:

What is wrong with the laws on the books now?  Just enforce them and build a wall.

 

  Didn't congress approve $38 million for the wall?

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20 minutes ago, Satisfied said:

Pretty sure the only person to do that to date is Trump.

 

  I think JFK and Herbert Hoover both did that. 

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2 hours ago, Steeleballz said:

 

  I think JFK and Herbert Hoover both did that. 

Well there you go, learning has occurred.  Thank you, Sir!