SCHIP Veto Sustained
Posted by Andy on October 18th, 2007
Well Nancy Pelosi once again failed in her role as leader. Or did she?
The US House failed to override the President’s veto of the Hillary Care-esque SCHIP bill.
273 - 156
Despite IDing 44 RINOs, the 2/3rds majority was not reached.
In Minnesota, the 5 Democrats did vote to expand the entittlement program, along with 1 R(INO)epublican. The soon to be former Rep. Jim Ramstad (MN 3) voted with Pelosi and the Democrats.
Reps. Michele Bachman (MN6) and John Kline (MN 2) both voted to sustain the veto.
I heard a radio clip of Pelosi, and she said it was nothing but “lies” being used against the bill. Well, if they arguments against the bill were all lies, why couldn’t the grand Pelosi manage to override the veto?
I almost have to wonder if Democrats won’t consider making a move in the Speaker of the House, should they manage to maintain control following the 2008 elections.
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