Iran Freedom Support Act passed 397-21. My Rep says it hasn't come up yet

[Ian David]

I called my congress-critter, and his staffer says it hasn't come up for a vote yet...

wtf??


Speaker Hastert Applauds House Passage of Iran Freedom Support Act

4/26/2006 4:08:00 PM

To: National Desk

Contact: Ron Bonjean or Heidi Armstrong, 202-225-2800, both of the Office of House Speaker J. Dennis Hastert

WASHINGTON, April 26 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Speaker J. Dennis Hastert (R-IL) released the following statement regarding today's passage of H.R. 282, The Iran Freedom Support Act. The bill passed by a vote of 397-21.

"We are fighting the War on Terror on all fronts, and we understand that protecting American citizens from terrorism means keeping a watchful eye on nations like Iran. The United States and the international community should hold the Iranian government accountable for its behavior.

"This legislation sends the message that the United States stands firmly opposed to Iran's ambitions to acquire and develop nuclear weapons, and we urge them to stop participating in, planning, and pursuing international turmoil. It is our hope that the people of Iran can participate in a peaceful and stable Democracy."

http://www.usnewswire.com/

[thecrow]

1. Maybe he is one of the people who didn't vote

There were apparently 14 who didn't vote.

[ReadTomPaine]

2. "his staffer says it hasn't come up for a vote yet"

No comment.

[dogday]

3. It has, here is another article from Washington Times

The House yesterday overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan bill that toughens sanctions against Iran until the country dismantles its nuclear programs, with supporters saying the move is a "key component of our war on terror."

Lawmakers voted 397-21 for the Iran Freedom Support Act, created "to hold the current regime in Iran accountable for its threatening behavior and to support a transition to democracy in Iran."
The bill sends the message "the United States expects Iran to be a responsible member of the international community," said House Majority Leader John A. Boehner, Ohio Republican.

But opponents from both parties argued the bill undermines diplomacy and is a first step to war with Iran.

Rep. Ron Paul, Texas Republican, said the measure reminds him of a 1998 congressional resolution that called for regime change in Iraq, which he thinks was the first step to the "very unpopular, expensive" Iraq war.

http://washingtontimes.com/national/20060426-104228-8121r.htm

[Joe Fields]

4. I googled it and....

found that it hasn't come up for a vote yet, but it was being prepared to be introduced for a vote soon.

[Ian David]

5. WTF is going on? n/t

[Roland99]

6. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2006/roll105.xml

FINAL VOTE RESULTS FOR ROLL CALL 105
(Republicans in roman; Democrats in italic; Independents underlined)

H R 282 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY 26-Apr-2006 2:49 PM
QUESTION: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
BILL TITLE: To hold the current regime in Iran accountable for its threatening behavior and to support a transition to democracy in Iran

Yeas Nays PRES NV
Republican 214 6 10
Democratic 182 15 4
Independent 1
TOTALS 397 21 14

[Ian David]

7. No wonder Lynch's office says they didn't hold the vote yet...

the little worm is stalling!

What a fuckhead.

[Tanyah]

9. Thanks for calling though

I think they think they snuck this by us. It would be excellent if everyone started calling and asking the What. the. Fuck!@

[Tanyah]

8. So now they are just resorting to blatantly lying?

First the president, now our congressman....

[Ian David]

10. They made me feel like an idiot... "No, that hasn't been voted on yet."

Oh, I'm pissed now!