Boehner's Last Hurrah

Yes, John Boehner retired from the Speaker-ship and his House seat this week. The man is basically vilified by populist Republicans, he intentionally subjugated the Representatives that tried to act on the fervor of the Tea Party, the same group that he would not have had his leadership position without. I for one am glad that he's out, time to put a little counter balancing pressure on the President.

Congress.org presents MEGAVOTE September 21, 2015 for Georgia's 13th Congressional District.

Recent Congressional Votes

• Senate: Iran Nuclear Agreement Disapproval Resolution ‘Shell’-- Cloture
• House: Frivolous Lawsuit Sanctions
• House: Planned Parenthood Funding Moratorium -- Passage
• House: Failed Abortions -- Passage

Upcoming Congressional Bills

• Senate: Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
• House: Quarterly Financial Report Reauthorization Act
• House: Responsibly and Professionally Invigorating Development (RAPID) Act

Recent Senate Votes:
Iran Nuclear Agreement Disapproval Resolution ‘Shell’-- Cloture Vote Rejected (56-42, 2 Not Voting)
The Senate rejected a motion to invoke cloture on the McConnell, R-Ky., substitute amendment no. 2640, that would replace the measure with a joint resolution that would disapprove of the nuclear agreement reached with Iran by the United States and five other nations that was transmitted by the president to Congress on July 19, 2015, for purposes of prohibiting any waiver or suspension of statutory sanctions by the United States pursuant to the agreement.
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES
Sen. David Perdue voted YES
Congress fears President, Congress creates charade with false door, Congress pretends give a shit that the people are alarmed.

Recent House Votes:
Frivolous Lawsuit Sanctions Vote Passed (241-185, 8 Not Voting)
The House passed a bill that would change federal rules governing civil lawsuits to require federal courts to impose sanctions on parties that file frivolous civil lawsuits. The sanctions would need to include monetary payments to the other party to cover the other party's attorney fees and costs. The bill also would eliminate the so-called "safe harbor" clause by removing the ability of parties to withdraw or correct claims considered frivolous within 21 days of filing.
Rep. David Scott voted NO
I find it interesting that the members of the House would approve a plan that would penalize litigators. Don't trust it.

Planned Parenthood Funding Moratorium -- Passage Vote Passed (241-187, 1 Present, 5 Not Voting)
The House passed a bill that would bar, for one year, federal funding for Planned Parenthood and its affiliates unless they certify that, during that period, they will not perform abortions or provide funds to other entities that perform abortions. The prohibition would apply to all federal funds, including Medicaid. The bill would provide exceptions for abortions provided in the case of rape, incest, or threat to the life of the mother.
Rep. David Scott voted NO
Won;t make it through the Senate, even if it did the President would veto it. I think they ought to make the bastard go through the motions.

Failed Abortions -- Passage Vote Passed (248-177, 1 Present, 8 Not Voting)
The House passed a bill that would require health care practitioners to give the same level of care to an infant born alive during a failed abortion as they would give to any other infant born at the same gestational age. The bill also would require health care practitioners to ensure that these infants are immediately sent to a hospital.
Rep. David Scott voted NO
Yeah this thing will die in the Senate, heaven forbid they made the President put his name on paper to veto anything. There has been a lot of hyperbole on this subject, the bride thinks it's fabricated by the Pro -Life crowd. Me, am pretty sure it happens in limited frequency. While generally respecting the decision of Roe versus Wade as a social practicality, I think there should be a line drawn at the point that baby can survive with medical assistance. 

Upcoming Votes:
Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act - HR36
The Senate is expected to consider a motion to proceed to HR 36, a bill that would ban most abortions after 20 weeks.
This is something I would support, will pass the house, not the Senate.

Quarterly Financial Report Reauthorization Act - HR3116
The bill would extend by 15 years the authority of the Secretary of Commerce to conduct the quarterly financial report program.
Financial reports by people who have no interest in accountability. Ironic.

Responsibly and Professionally Invigorating Development (RAPID) Act - HR348
The bill would provide for improved coordination of agency actions in the preparation and adoption of environmental documents for permitting determinations, and for other purposes.
Why bother, fast tracked dudes only need a push from the right corrupt politician, that means any politician.

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