You guys FISA bill vote on C-Span NOW. I think Joe is there.

[gateley]

They're voting on whether to "table" the Judiciary Committee bill (we WANT the JC bill) -- I'm not sure what "table" means.

[Muttocracy]

1. c-span 2 here's a link for webstream

http://www.c-span.org/watch/cs_cspan2_rm.asp?Cat=TV&Code=CS2

[gateley]

2. Joe DIDN'T vote -- but others are coming in now to vote. That happened

the other night -- he wasn't there during the first go-around, but arrived later.

We want the vote to be NO

So far, there were a lot of AYES -- not nearly as many 'no's' -- I will be SO PISSED if this passes.

[jillan]

3. No Biden yet.

[Muttocracy]

5. Biden no - even from the back I could tell it was him - nice posture! ;)

[Muttocracy]

7. Lieberman aye - booooo

[gateley]

8. I saw him, too! I knew it was him. Good for him! More 'no's' are coming.

If it's REALLY close, like say by TWO votes -- I'm going to tear into a couple of candidates I know. :7

[Jennifer C]

18. Same, I saw him :)

[Muttocracy]

4. heard Dodd vote No, Hagel too I think

So they're just filing in at random order and their votes are announced? My connection via internet is a little clunky so I can't tell if I'm missing stuff or it's mostly silence.

[gateley]

13. They did this last night (or was it Tuesday?) too. The took an initial vote

of who was there, then when someone else arrives they go up to that bench and check in, and give their vote.

[Muttocracy]

17. thanks (it was killed (not what Biden/Dodd wanted) and now moving on to other amendments...)n/t

[jillan]

6. I saw him! He is still on talking to Stabenow.

[gateley]

9. Is there a time limit on a vote? nt

[Muttocracy]

11. good question - I wish they had a vote tally showing!

maybe that would be a way to get people more interested in real drama....

[murbley40]

10. Wonder if Joe has a funny feeling.....like he's being stalked? lol

[Muttocracy]

12. I was just thinking, how weird to be on camera at work all the time!

I'm not on camera but best get back to work...

[gateley]

15. Thanks for the link and the updates! Keep your fingers crossed! nt

[gateley]

14. The hairs standing up on the back of his neck -- that FEELING that he's

being watched! :rofl:

[jillan]

16. Being stalked - ha - that's what happens when you are a rock star!

And Biden is my rock star!

[gateley]

19. FUCK! Now what? They're talking about a Dodd amendment this afternoon?

[Muttocracy]

20. is this the list of amendments they're going through?

http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/L?d110:./temp/~bdaY5w1:1<1-10>(Amendments_For_S.2248)&./temp/~bdIzOA

1. S.AMDT.3857 to S.2248 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Feinstein, Dianne (introduced 12/17/2007) Cosponsors (7)
Latest Major Action: 12/17/2007 Senate amendment submitted

2. S.AMDT.3858 to S.2248 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Feinstein, Dianne (introduced 12/17/2007) Cosponsors (2)
Latest Major Action: 12/17/2007 Senate amendment submitted

3. S.AMDT.3859 to S.2248 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cardin, Benjamin L. (introduced 12/17/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 12/17/2007 Senate amendment submitted

4. S.AMDT.3862 to S.2248 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Leahy, Patrick J. (introduced 12/17/2007) Cosponsors (2)
Latest Major Action: 12/17/2007 Senate amendment submitted

5. S.AMDT.3863 to S.2248 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Kennedy, Edward M. (introduced 12/17/2007) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 12/17/2007 Senate amendment submitted

6. S.AMDT.3866 to S.2248 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Schumer, Charles E. (introduced 12/17/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 12/17/2007 Senate amendment submitted

7. S.AMDT.3901 to S.2248 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Kennedy, Edward M. (introduced 1/23/2008) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 1/23/2008 Senate amendment submitted

8. S.AMDT.3902 to S.2248 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Kyl, Jon (introduced 1/23/2008) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 1/23/2008 Senate amendment submitted

9. S.AMDT.3903 to S.2248 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Kyl, Jon (introduced 1/23/2008) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 1/23/2008 Senate amendment submitted

10. S.AMDT.3905 to S.2248 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Specter, Arlen (introduced 1/23/2008) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 1/23/2008 Senate amendment submitted

[Muttocracy]

21. maybe not - Rockefeller talking about new amendment

and he's the one who is sponsoring the main FISA bill?

Damn, I wish I had time to keep on top of all this stuff!