[priv8ter]

I would like to appologize to all of you on behalf of the State of Washington for Representative Jim McDermott. In the voting today to pass a resolution Supporting our Troops in Irag, he voted no.

So, not only do we have folks out marching and shutting down the traffic around here(How is that supposed to win people over to your cause, anyway??????)

The only thing I can say, is I didn't vote for him...his district is Seattle itself, so he will probably get re-elected. :mad: :mad: :banghead: :banghead:

There were also 10 others besides McDermott who voted no...not sure who they are, I can't find the full results of the vote yet.

Sigh.

Makes you realize folks...these 'wackos' we see out protesting, they are also the ones that care enough to get out and vote.

[MitchSchaft]

This'll cheer you up. http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=14774

[hammer4nc]

link to vote results:
http://usinfo.state.gov/cgi-bin/washfile/display.pl?p=/products/washfile/latest&f=03032101.elt&t=/products/washfile/newsitem.shtml
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excerpt:
Representative Duncan Hunter (Republican of California) submitted the
resolution March 20, and called for immediate consideration of the
resolution late in the evening of March 20.

The resolution garnered 224 Republican votes, 167 Democratic votes,
and the vote of the lone Independent in the House of Representatives.

Eleven lawmakers voted against the resolution, all Democrats, while 21
Democratic lawmakers voted present, along with one Republican,
Representative Ron Paul of Texas.

Ten lawmakers did not take part in the vote including Representative
Tom Lantos (Democrat of California).

The roll call vote on the resolution occurred at 3:00 AM on March 21.
Those Democratic lawmakers opposing the resolution included
Representatives John Conyers of Michigan, Michael Honda of California,
Barbara Lee of California, James McDermott of Washington, Edolphus
Towns of New York, Charles Rangel of New York, Robert Scott of
Virginia, Fortney (Pete) Stark of California, Maxine Waters of
California, and Diane Watson of California.

[Drizzt]

Those Democratic lawmakers opposing the resolution included Representatives John Conyers of Michigan, Michael Honda of California, Barbara Lee of California, James McDermott of Washington, Edolphus Towns of New York, Charles Rangel of New York, Robert Scott of Virginia, Fortney (Pete) Stark of California, Maxine Waters of California, and Diane Watson of California.

Not the kind of company I'd want to be keeping...

[Sactown]

Way to represent Kalifornia. :fire:

[Raymond VanDerLinden]

I want to know who the guttless wonders were that voted Present. While I'm not happy with the No voters At least they took a stand one side of the other.

the Spineless Bast****( subjects born with out full knowlege of who their father may be) that won't even take a stand need to be voted out by every one. :fire:

[Drizzt]

Lawmaker Calls War Resolution 'Dishonest'

By MATTHEW DALY .c The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) - He was one of only 11 members of Congress to oppose a resolution aimed at showing support for U.S. troops in Iraq, but Rep. Jim McDermott said it had nothing to do with his feelings for the men and women of the military.

``I wish it to be clearly understood that I have the utmost respect and appreciation for the courage, tenacity and dedication of those currently serving in Iraq and elsewhere,'' the Seattle Democrat said Friday.

McDermott, an outspoken opponent of the war, said his vote was aimed at Republican leaders in Congress, who insisted on including support for President Bush in the resolution honoring the troops.

``Mr. Speaker, war is not a partisan matter,'' McDermott said during debate on the measure. ``The (House) leadership should be ashamed for bringing this to the floor. Everyone here wants to support an honest and straightforward resolution to support our troops. Don't give us a dishonest resolution that confuses the issue by asking us to endorse the Bush Doctrine that sent our troops to war.''

While lawmakers from both parties want to praise the troops, ``I for one will not be forced to praise the president's decisions,'' McDermott said. ``This war of choice undermines the international order and endangers our republic.''

But Republican leaders called the resolution an appropriate - and important - declaration of support for the soldiers, sailors and Marines doing battle against Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein.

They said the resolution showed bipartisan congressional support for U.S. troops in Iraq - in contrast to the lack of support some soldiers felt during the Vietnam War.

The resolution passed overwhelmingly early Friday, but angered some Democrats who said they felt pressured into backing Bush's decision to go to war. The resolution expressed ``unequivocal support'' of Bush ``for his firm leadership and decisive action in the conduct of military operations in Iraq.''

The 392-11 House vote, with 22 members voting ``present,'' came after a sometimes angry and emotional debate that contrasted with the Senate, which passed the measure unanimously after a relatively mild discussion.

McDermott was the only member of Congress from the Pacific Northwest to oppose the resolution.

[Sven]

...ah, it's just a hedge bet that Bush will fail, then they can say "see, I was never for this in the first place"

Send them to the frontlines.

[Mike Irwin]

Robert Scott voted against it...

Oh boy oh boy oh boy, I'm salivating! The next election is going to be very interesting!

[MrKandiyohi]

I hope all Minnesota voters remember that Rep. Sabo voted 'present'. Grrrrrr!

[Gray Peterson]

Ron Paul has a good reason to vote present. His reasons for voting present or no would be totally different than any other member of the House, because unlike those jackasses, Ron Paul is a true constitutionalist.

[Blackhawk]

Since you didn't vote for him, there's no need to apologize, priv8ter.

He's been a national embarassment for a long time, and I'm disgusted with him too, and I haven't been in his district for 33 years! :fire:

[suvdrvr]

Mc Dermott traveled to Bagdad about a month ago to praise the allmighty Saddam. And Sen. Murray praised Binladen for his help of the poor oppressed people in the middle east. I can't wait to get out of this state. I'm affraid to drive through Seattle with my NRA sticker, the left are a violent bunch you know.