Oh, this is good. Nancy Pelosi is playing hard ball...and the GOPers are going to HATE it. Pelosi is demanding that they stand and be counted on their budget. Good for her:
Pelosi will not allow approval by unanimous consent and will request a recorded vote.Oh, the GOP will whine and moan, but considering the pain the GOP is inflicting on millions of Americans, that's tough:
"Even though this budget passed the Senate by a one-vote margin, because Democrats secured key changes to this legislation, it must now return to the House to be re-examined in the light of day. As it stands now, it hurts the neediest in our country, while providing huge giveaways to managed care and drug companies and the oil industries.This was a tough vote for many GOP members a couple days ago. Make them stand and be counted again.
"Democrats believe this Republican bill has the wrong priorities. That is why we will request a recorded vote where all Members return to Washington to make clear their values to the America people. Democrats will work with our allies to fight for a budget that represents the values and needs of all Americans."
Just make sure every Dem. is there to vote NO. (And thanks to David Sirota for the tip.)
