Wayne Gilchrest does it again

[LiberalEsto]

During today's disgraceful Energy Bill vote in the House:

House narrowly approves bill to help US refineries
07 Oct 2005 21:10:25 GMT Reuters

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"The bill wants to add 2 million barrels per day of capacity by offering abandoned military bases for refinery construction sites. It also gives federal insurance to refiners whose projects are delayed by lawsuits or regulatory snags, and puts the Energy Department in charge of processing permits."

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"When over two dozen Republicans initially voted no, DeLay, Barton, House Speaker Dennis Hastert and new Majority Leader Roy Blunt circled the chamber to cajole holdouts. Republican Wayne Gilchrest of Maryland was the last to switch. With the tally stuck at 211-211, Gilchrest changed his vote, making it 212-210. Barton promptly shook his hand and Republican Mike Simpson, who presided over the vote, gaveled it to an end."

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"Several Democrats protested that the vote was held open. "I am informed that every member of Congress who is in town has voted," Democratic whip Steny Hoyer of Maryland said at one point, when the tally was 210 yes, 214 no. "

[DaveinMD]

1. this is an example

of why posters shouldn't criticize Dems instead of Republicans on close votes. They will always get the votes they need to pass these measures. This has been proven time and time again.

[sbj405]

2. He must have been "spoken to" after his vote on

the Endangered Species overhaul.

[nickshepDEM]

3. Sure was.

Apparently Delay got ahold of him. I dont understand how they change people like Gilchrist's mind. I mean they cant threaten him politicaly. He's so safe in his district it isnt even funny. He could run a campaign on ZERO dollars and still win.

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