30 Democrats defected from Pelosi and voted against it but the Bill still passed.
WASHINGTON -- A landmark climate bill narrowly passed a key procedural hurdle in the House Friday, a sign that leadership may just barely have enough votes for final passage later in the day. Republicans said the bill included the largest tax increase in American history.
It passed by a vote of 217-205. To ensure final passage, the bill needs 218 votes.
Passage of the controversial bill will hand Democrats and President Barack Obama a major victory on a cornerstone administration policy. It would also give Washington strong bargaining leverage ahead of international climate negotiations later this year.
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6 comments:
They are still working on it. There are not enough votes for it to actually pass. The phones are ringing off the hook in DC. people need to continue calling in if they wish to save what economy we still have left.
It doesn't really matter what we do or say anymore they are going to do as they wish. What happen to the promise of not raising taxes on the middle class? We already pay a HUGE price on electric around here now. It's almost double here than in other places.
Where was Frank Kratovil on this vote?
C'mon Obama let's just bankrupt the country!
Don't Blame Me, I Voted For McCain!
the demwit democrats WILL bring us all down, I would say give them time but it's too late.
Keep drinking the kool-aid libs, your grandchildren WILL remember and feel the pain.
From what I've been reading this has no chance to pass the Senate vote...let's all pray it doesn't.
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