Fiscal Cliff Deal is Reached

[Okay, maybe Mike Johnson is a competent parliamentarian.]

Whereas, as in the Northeast with the two aforementioned exceptions, every Northwestern Republican voted for unless you count Idaho (and even then Labrador's the only one against). Kind of odd pattern over there.

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

Kind of weird Kucinich did not vote against, especially as he has nothing to lose now.

[Barnes]

Kind of weird Kucinich did not vote against, especially as he has nothing to lose now.

I noticed that as well.  Kucinich's remarks on the floor the past few days were very supportive of the whole thing (or the similar versions being floated about).

[🐒Gods of Prosperity🔱🐲💸]

from crfb: http://crfb.org/blogs/good-bad-and-ugly-fiscal-cliff-package

[Zioneer]

The votes against from the right wing of the Democratic caucus are just bizarre. These people are ostensibly moderates in the broader context, not mirror images of the Republican right wing. At least people like Becerra and DeFazio and whoever else were clearly voting against from the left.

Like I've said, Matheson is actively worse than useless to the Democrats. He votes about half with the Republicans (on important issues) and half with Democrats (on less flashy issues). I have no respect for him, and no motivation to vote for him, as he is doing exactly what Mia Love would have done had she been in his place.

[retromike22]

Kind of beat to it by the Times, but here's a map based off the state delegation lists provided by Nathan.

Oklahoma surprisingly stands out...

[LastVoter]

Kind of beat to it by the Times, but here's a map based off the state delegation lists provided by Nathan.

Oklahoma surprisingly stands out...

Oregon, the land of true leftists.

[Antonio the Sixth]

What the heck is it with overwhelming support from the left of the Democratic Party? Do even these people not realize they are shooting themselves in the foot?

[You kip if you want to...]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/02/fiscal-cliff-negotiations-john-boehner-harry-reid_n_2394725.html

Classy.

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

I'm glad the President is back in HI getting in a round or two of golf before he actually signs the bill.  I was worried about him.

[TJ in Oregon]

Kind of weird Kucinich did not vote against, especially as he has nothing to lose now.

I noticed that as well.  Kucinich's remarks on the floor the past few days were very supportive of the whole thing (or the similar versions being floated about).

Kucinich has always been less extreme when he's not being an attention-seeking troll and now he has no reason to be.

[All Along The Watchtower]

it's not a 'conspiracy', (as if it were some death knell if it were), follow the money.

Indeed.
http://www.opensecrets.org/pres12/

[Donerail]

Green: yea
Red: nay
Yellow: not voting
Gray: vacant

[Antonio the Sixth]

OK, I'm not getting my green avatar back, but I've lost most of my respect for Democrats. All this bragging about the "Middle Class" during the conventions, and that's how it ends. With some of the greatest progressives out there, from Bernie Sanders to Sherrod Brown, supporting this reactionary sh*t. Today they have proved they're almost as faulty than Republican for America's problems.

[Niemeyerite]

OK, I'm not getting my green avatar back, but I've lost most of my respect for Democrats. All this bragging about the "Middle Class" during the conventions, and that's how it ends. With some of the greatest progressives out there, from Bernie Sanders to Sherrod Brown, supporting this reactionary sh*t. Today they have proved they're almost as faulty than Republican for America's problems.

If the deal wasn't reached, the 1st victims would be unemployed people...

[Antonio the Sixth]

OK, I'm not getting my green avatar back, but I've lost most of my respect for Democrats. All this bragging about the "Middle Class" during the conventions, and that's how it ends. With some of the greatest progressives out there, from Bernie Sanders to Sherrod Brown, supporting this reactionary sh*t. Today they have proved they're almost as faulty than Republican for America's problems.

If the deal wasn't reached, the 1st victims would be unemployed people...

And instead unemployed people and all the other non-1%ers will get slaughtered in 2 months.

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

Is CSPAN running a count?

[Sol]

Is CSPAN running a count?

Yes.

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

Is CSPAN running a count?

Yes.

Well, do tell, do tell...I'm at my office.

[Sol]

Is CSPAN running a count?

Yes.

Well, do tell, do tell...I'm at my office.

Currently, there is 88 for Boehner, 76 for Pelosi, and 6 others.

There have 2 votes for Allen West, 1 for Raul Labrador, 1 for Cantor, 1 for Colin Powell, and 1 Present.

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

They use electronic voting for most everything but the Speaker gets to stare down his detractors face to face, eh?  Ha ha.

[Brittain33]

1 for Colin Powell

[Sol]

It is Currently:
134 for Boehner, 128 for Pelosi

In addition to the others above, there have been votes for:
1 for Amash
1 for Dingell
1 for Cooper

And a few Presents.

[Sol]

Another vote for Cantor.

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

He'll make it.