Matthew Shephard Act passed!

[springboksfan]

Did anyone notice that both Wyoming senators voted against this amendment? Wyoming, of course, being the state in which Matthew Shepard was so brutally murdered. ...Time passes, but apparently little changes.

 

[BlueLantern]

If it's vetoed, it goes back to Congress for another vote. It takes a 2/3 vote to override the veto. So it could still pass. I don't know whether there are that many votes though.

It is just impossible to predict how this one will come down this session.

And as for the Department of Defense, there's some sort of an emergency funding that would kick in (if no bill gets passed) and last through the end of Bush's term. I don't know the details about that. It's a pretty bold move, but it's not like playing "chicken."

the votes are 60/39, we need 6 more right? what are the odds of that happen?

 

[doctorsun]

The people who voted against this are evil. They are heartless and cruel.

 

[BlueLantern]

The people who voted against this are evil. They are heartless and cruel.

That is the definition of politician in my country

 

[construct]

the votes are 60/39, we need 6 more right? what are the odds of that happen?

Actually, the 60 votes were for cloture, a procedure necessary to cut of debate and bring the matter to a vote. The measure was then passed by a voice vote. If the cloture votes stuck, seven more would be needed.

The fact that this amendment is to a defense spending bill makes success more likely than it would be otherwise. Right now, I think it's doable if it doesn't get stripped in the conference committee.

 

[BlueLantern]

Actually, the 60 votes were for cloture, a procedure necessary to cut of debate and bring the matter to a vote. The measure was then passed by a voice vote. If the cloture votes stuck, seven more would be needed.

The fact that this amendment is to a defense spending bill makes success more likely than it would be otherwise. Right now, I think it's doable if it doesn't get stripped in the conference committee.

what are the chances of getting stripped?

 

[Jory]

If bush vetos it, he's got alot of angry citizens against him.

If he doesn't veto it he's got alot of angry citizens against him.


It's up to him, but using the veto probably goes against his already corrupt faith.

Question since his polical career is coming to an end in 2009*....you really think he gives a rat's ass?





* yes the election is in November 2008 but he will still be President until January 2009

 

[BlueLantern]

Why this thread is not in the first page?

 

[Dariusb]

Did anyone notice that both Wyoming senators voted against this amendment? Wyoming, of course, being the state in which Matthew Shepard was so brutally murdered. ...Time passes, but apparently little changes.

I notice you're from Lawrence, KS. I used to live there like 13 yrs ago.

 

[Kulindahr]

Did anyone notice that both Wyoming senators voted against this amendment? Wyoming, of course, being the state in which Matthew Shepard was so brutally murdered. ...Time passes, but apparently little changes.

I saw that.
Remind me to never live in Wyoming.