Has everyone thanked their "no" voting representatives already?

[EFerrari]

I just called Zoe Lofgren's office. Out of my three, she was the only one who came through. Might not be a bad idea to show some appreciation as loudly as we showed disapproval of this "deal".

[Brickbat]

1. He voted "no" because "it didn't go far enough," so no, I have not.

:)

[EFerrari]

3. Freak them out. Thank them for standing with working famiies

against budget cuts for social programs. :)

[Ruby the Liberal]

13. That is exactly what I did for my 1 of 3 who voted it down

Opened with "as a liberal who did not vote for you" and then went on to thank him for his vote, even though I felt he did the right thing for all of the wrong reasons.

On the other hand, I told my 'yes' voting blue dog to please add me to a do not call/do not mail list.

[EFerrari]

15. GMTA.

:)

[whatchamacallit]

2. Capitol Idea! :) n/t

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

4. Both of my allegedly "liberal" senators got a note from me and it wasn't a thank-you, for voitng yes

In it, I reminded them that their voting record decides my voting choices. I expect I'll get a fundraising letter in reply.

[EFerrari]

7. LOL. Count on it.

I still have to call Boxer's office and complain about her vote which is a first.

[hifiguy]

5. Excellent idea!

I just e-mailed my rep, Keith Ellison, who is truly one of the good people in Congress and thanked him. He was a loud "NO!!"

[EFerrari]

8. He has been great. We're lucky to have him in the House. n /t

[kenny blankenship]

6. Thanks. That's a good idea. My Rep voted No, just like you'd want a Georgia Democrat to do

Just like you'd think any Democrat would do. He was one of the last holdouts on that 2009-2010 Health "Care" Swindle.

But now I think that, like Conyers, he's reached his limit and has just "had enough".

[EFerrari]

11. I think I better go look at the list of "no" voting House Democrats

because if there is a residual spine in this party, they are it.

Here are the votes by state, if anyone would like to take a look.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/08/01/ap/congress/main20086647.shtml

[Ruby the Liberal]

16. Wow - way to represent, Iowa!

5/5!

[EFerrari]

19. 20/33 CA Democrats voted no. I'm impressed, really. n/t

[dana_b]

9. I would, but they all voted "yes"

I'm in California too and my rep, Garamendi, wimped out.

[EFerrari]

12. That's too bad.

I didn't know which way Zoe would go and she surprised me.

[MineralMan]

10. You bet! I sent a big thank you email to Ben Nelson this morning.

He truly stood with the progressives on this one. Yes, he did. I told him how proud I was of him, for sure...

[chill_wind]

14. K & R. n/t

[Wilms]

17. Hey you! K&R

Thanks for staying on our case.

:thumbsup:

[EFerrari]

18. I was trained by MomCat.

lol

:hi:

[RebelOne]

20. What difference does it make who voted yes or no?

We are still screwed.

[EFerrari]

22. Might be good to figure out who can be counted on

when the suction is on "High".

[shireen]

21. yes! Thanked Paul Sarbanes, Maryland! nt

[EFerrari]

23. Great.

:)

[EFerrari]

24. Kick

[grntuscarora]

25. Wish to goodness

I had a rep to thank. Sadly, i don't.

[EFerrari]

29. Thanks for the kick anyway, grntuscarora and welcome to DU!

[robinlynne]

26. I sure did. (Waxman must have had a good moment.)

[EFerrari]

30. Yep.

:)

[Ignis]

27. Great idea.

:kick:

[LWolf]

28. Yes.

I thanked Jeff Merkley today.

[EFerrari]

31. I've appreciated learning the name of reps who did the right thing.

Like Merkley, whom I don't know at all.

[lukasahero]

32. 7 of 10 here in MA voted no

And yes, I have thanked them for it.

[EFerrari]

34. That's great. We had a slightly lower ratio here

but frankly more than I expected which is nice.

/typo

[ThomWV]

33. Mine's a Tea Bagger Republican, so I don't find myself thanking him for anything.

[EFerrari]

36. My sympathies, Thom.

If it's any consolation, Boxer voted yes and I still don't understand that one.

[Jefferson23]

35. Mine, Jim Himes and group, voted yes. I sent them an excerpt from

John Conyers and Bernie Sanders in an email adding how much I appreciated the efforts of these gentlemen.

I'm sure they appreciated the gesture.
:sarcasm:


36-Year Congressman John Conyers Calls for Protest Against the Debt Deal: “Thousands of People In Front Of The White House To Protest This”
http://www.washingtonsblog.com/2011/08/long-time-conressman-calls-for-protests.html


Bernie Sanders "Republicans Say The Wealthy & Largest Corporations Are Not To Be Asked For ONE CENT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUaV50m7jnw



K&R

[EFerrari]

37. Good job and thanks, Jefferson23.

[UTUSN]

38. No. I'm still waiting for my red beret. AND support when I'm being FLAMED!1 But I forgive you. n/t

[EFerrari]

39. If I missed something, it wasn't de hecho.

Sorry.

[LiberalAndProud]

40. No.

Nebraska
Aye NE-1 Fortenberry, Jeffrey
Aye NE-2 Terry, Lee
Aye NE-3 Smith, Adrian

Johanns (R-NE), Yea
Nelson (D-NE), Nay

Nebraska split along party lines for a change. Ben won't be a candidate for the super committee. He's very much opposed to it.
http://nebraska.statepaper.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2011/08/02/4e37d5832b581


Isn't it interesting how Bloomberg phrased this report?

The House voted 269-161 for the plan negotiated by leaders and President Barack Obama over the weekend. Ninety-five Democrats voted in favor and 66 Republicans in opposition. The measure goes to the Senate for a final vote planned tomorrow.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-08-01/obama-debt-cap-deal-with-congress-leaders-avoids-default-vote-due-today.html

Same facts, different phrasing: 174 Republicans voted in favor and 95 Democrats in opposition.

Just some things that make you go, "Hmmm."

[EFerrari]

41. Bloomberg isn't one of the worst offenders imo

but yeah, that's weird.

[TheKentuckian]

42. I'll call John and thank him tomorrow. I'm tickled how he came through, usually he'll go with

"Leadership".

[EFerrari]

44. That's good to hear.

I wonder if some number of members who are wont to go with "leadership" aren't going to burn out on constantly being held up by the Republicans.

[eridani]

43. Yes. Thank you Jim McDermott (WA-07) and Adam Smith (WA-09 n/t

[deacon]

45. And don't forget to write michelle bachmann too :))