The US House Of Representative's votes to support Bush's resolution on Iraq!

STING2 · 10-10-2002, 03:59 PM

The US House Of Representatives has voted 296 to 133 to support the Presidents resolution in regards to military action against Iraq. Of the 296 that voted for the resolution, 215 were Republicans and 81 were Democrats. Of the 133 that voted against, 126 were Democrat, 6 were Republican and 1 was an independent.

Sparkysgrrrl · 10-10-2002, 04:16 PM

D'oh!

Not a big shocker or anything, but still a disappointment.

Dreadsox · 10-10-2002, 04:38 PM

I must confess I am SHOCKED.

This is not what I would call a partisan vote on the for it side.

I really thought this vote would go along party lines.

Did Daschell change his tune?

deep · 10-10-2002, 04:51 PM

Dread,

It was the House. Senate has not voted, yet. I think Tom Daschle has said he expects to support it in the end.

A majority of Democrats voted against the resolution even though their House leader, Dick Gephardt, was one of its authors.

Despite efforts by party leaders to defuse Iraq as a political issue four weeks before the election, 126 of the House's 208 Democrats voted against it.

The Senate will pass it with probably a 65-70 vote, but not a majority of the 49 Democrats.

nbcrusader · 10-10-2002, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dreadsox
I must confess I am SHOCKED.

This is not what I would call a partisan vote on the for it side.

I really thought this vote would go along party lines.

Did Daschell change his tune?

Democrats voting in favor had to consider the pending election and the impact of a "No" vote in their districts.

Daschell still has plenty of airtime opportunity on this one.

STING2 · 10-10-2002, 05:42 PM

Although it was not a majority, 40% of Democrats did vote for the resolution.

STING2 · 10-10-2002, 05:50 PM

Another interesting point is that this resolution passed in the House of Representatives by a much greater margin than Bush Sr. resolutions in regards to removing Iraq from Kuwait with military force back in 1990/1991.

Dreadsox · 10-10-2002, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by deep
Dread,

It was the House. Senate has not voted, yet. I think Tom Daschle has said he expects to support it in the end.

A majority of Democrats voted against the resolution even though their House leader, Dick Gephardt, was one of its authors.

Despite efforts by party leaders to defuse Iraq as a political issue four weeks before the election, 126 of the House's 208 Democrats voted against it.

The Senate will pass it with probably a 65-70 vote, but not a majority of the 49 Democrats.

Ouch...now I am kicking myself. I somehow mixed up Daschel and equated him with the house. Brain Cramps. I have had a migrane for the past four days. Thanks for setting me straight.

Homer Simpson "Duh"

deep · 10-10-2002, 07:29 PM

Ha! Hillary votes yes.

us3 · 10-10-2002, 08:23 PM

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Originally posted by deep
Ha! Hillary votes yes.

ur surprised?...

how did R byrd vote?? has he yet?...the suspense is killing me!!!

I feel pretty! so pretty!! pretty....etc.

STING2 · 10-11-2002, 01:29 AM

The US Senate has just voted to support Bush's resolution on military action against Iraq! The Vote was 77 to 23!

Deep,

It will be to your surprise that a majority of Democrats voted to support Bush's resolution on military action against Iraq.

The American people through their elected representitives have now spoken and demand that Saddam Hussein be disarmed, with force if necessary. The President has the support of the country for his policy.

walkon11 · 10-11-2002, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by STING2
The US Senate has just voted to support Bush's resolution on military action against Iraq! The Vote was 77 to 23!

Deep,

It will be to your surprise that a majority of Democrats voted to support Bush's resolution on military action against Iraq.

The American people through their elected representitives have now spoken and demand that Saddam Hussein be disarmed, with force if necessary. The President has the support of the country for his policy.

Where did you get that info (about the Senate vote)? I haven't heard that, plus it's in the middle of the night...seems a bit preliminary to me...

LOL...funny, I didn't ever get to talk to my elected representative to voice my concern over this "war"...I seriously doubt that if the actual public voted, the support would be that overwhelming. It's virtual representation...they're voting for what they feel is best for the country as a whole...not by what their represented district/state says.

deep · 10-11-2002, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by STING2
The US Senate has just voted to support Bush's resolution on military action against Iraq! The Vote was 77 to 23!

Just like Las Vegas.

A person can be right most of the time.

But, when your wrong, it really cost ya.

melon · 10-11-2002, 01:54 AM

I'm not shocked at all. The general political climate was in support of military action in the war on terrorism. Most protest against the war on terrorism comes from the far left, which is outside of the Democratic Party.

Melon

mocool12 · 10-11-2002, 02:11 AM

CNN.com

The U.S. Senate has joined the House of Representatives in approving a resolution giving President Bush authority to use force against Iraq.

meegannie · 10-11-2002, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by walkon11

Where did you get that info (about the Senate vote)? I haven't heard that, plus it's in the middle of the night...seems a bit preliminary to me...

They stay late all the time. I feel sorry for the offices where staffers have to stay as long as the Congressman/Senator is there, just in case he/she needs something.

garibaldo · 10-11-2002, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by melon
I'm not shocked at all. The general political climate was in support of military action in the war on terrorism. Most protest against the war on terrorism comes from the far left, which is outside of the Democratic Party.

Melon

Wow, we must have a lot of far lefties on this board.

STING2 · 10-11-2002, 03:47 PM

I think thats an understatement.

Sparkysgrrrl · 10-11-2002, 03:57 PM

I wish the far lefties would post more often, I can't find any...
The far lefties I know would make a lot of you poo yourself

garibaldo · 10-11-2002, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sparkysgrrrl
I wish the far lefties would post more often, I can't find any...
The far lefties I know would make a lot of you poo yourself

Is that because they smell of poo or because they're full of poo?

I imagine it's both.

10-10-2002, 03:59 PM	#1
STING2 Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 8,876 Local Time: 05:36 AM	The US House Of Representative's votes to support Bush's resolution on Iraq! The US House Of Representatives has voted 296 to 133 to support the Presidents resolution in regards to military action against Iraq. Of the 296 that voted for the resolution, 215 were Republicans and 81 were Democrats. Of the 133 that voted against, 126 were Democrat, 6 were Republican and 1 was an independent. __________________

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10-10-2002, 04:38 PM	#3
Dreadsox ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 10,885 Local Time: 12:36 AM	I must confess I am SHOCKED. This is not what I would call a partisan vote on the for it side. I really thought this vote would go along party lines. Did Daschell change his tune?

10-10-2002, 04:51 PM	#4
deep Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: A far distance down. Posts: 28,600 Local Time: 09:36 PM	Dread, It was the House. Senate has not voted, yet. I think Tom Daschle has said he expects to support it in the end. A majority of Democrats voted against the resolution even though their House leader, Dick Gephardt, was one of its authors. Despite efforts by party leaders to defuse Iraq as a political issue four weeks before the election, 126 of the House's 208 Democrats voted against it. The Senate will pass it with probably a 65-70 vote, but not a majority of the 49 Democrats.

10-10-2002, 05:42 PM	#6
STING2 Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 8,876 Local Time: 05:36 AM	Although it was not a majority, 40% of Democrats did vote for the resolution.

10-10-2002, 05:50 PM	#7
STING2 Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 8,876 Local Time: 05:36 AM	Another interesting point is that this resolution passed in the House of Representatives by a much greater margin than Bush Sr. resolutions in regards to removing Iraq from Kuwait with military force back in 1990/1991.

10-10-2002, 07:29 PM	#9
deep Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: A far distance down. Posts: 28,600 Local Time: 09:36 PM	Ha! Hillary votes yes.

10-11-2002, 01:29 AM	#11
STING2 Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 8,876 Local Time: 05:36 AM	The US Senate has just voted to support Bush's resolution on military action against Iraq! The Vote was 77 to 23! Deep, It will be to your surprise that a majority of Democrats voted to support Bush's resolution on military action against Iraq. The American people through their elected representitives have now spoken and demand that Saddam Hussein be disarmed, with force if necessary. The President has the support of the country for his policy.

10-11-2002, 01:54 AM	#14
melon ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 11,782 Local Time: 12:36 AM	I'm not shocked at all. The general political climate was in support of military action in the war on terrorism. Most protest against the war on terrorism comes from the far left, which is outside of the Democratic Party. Melon

10-11-2002, 02:11 AM	#15
mocool12 Refugee Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 1,692 Local Time: 10:36 PM	CNN.com The U.S. Senate has joined the House of Representatives in approving a resolution giving President Bush authority to use force against Iraq.

10-11-2002, 03:47 PM	#18
STING2 Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 8,876 Local Time: 05:36 AM	I think thats an understatement.

10-11-2002, 03:57 PM	#19
Sparkysgrrrl War Child Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: under the table and screaming Posts: 754 Local Time: 09:36 PM	I wish the far lefties would post more often, I can't find any... The far lefties I know would make a lot of you poo yourself