So the Senators voted on the appointment streamlining act, it passed by a margin of 60%. This is a bill that gives the President more power, furthering his desire to ram progressive policies down our throats with little to no resistance from balancing branches of government. Weren't the czars enough extra-executive license? Let's see, if a Federal law doesn't comport with his philosophy, he instructs the ruling department to ignore it, if a state erects legislation that is contrary he has DOJ fight it in Federal court, if Congress asserts subpoenas for information he ignores it. Senators want to to give this man more discretion, what are they, fucking idiots? To their credit, both of our Georgia Senators voted against. I will be very surprised if this passes the House.
Petraeus earned the right to be a slam dunk. The problem with this musical chairs thing is Paneta moving to DOD, the Congress likes him, so he an easy installation, but he is an agent of destruction to every department he touches. Like the 90's, if Obama gets re-elected, there will be an exodus from the military.
Why the Senate is going to debate a resolution authorize limited use of the U.S. military in Libya is beyond me, the President has already made clear that he is going to ignore Congressional legislation on this one. The resolution will likely be a rubber stamp approval. The Republican Senators should abstain en-masse.
Congress.org (congress.org) presents: M E G A V O T E July 5, 2011
In this MegaVote for Georgia's 13th Congressional District:
Recent Congressional Votes -
* Senate: Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act of 2011
* Senate: Confirmation of David H. Petraeus to be Director of the Central Intelligence Agency
Upcoming Congressional Bills -
* Senate: Libya authorization
* House: FY2012 Defense Appropriations
* House: Fiscal 2012 Energy-Water Appropriations
* House: Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2011
Recent Senate Votes:
Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act of 2011
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=101&chamber=S&congress=1121
Vote Passed (79-20, 1 Not Voting)
This bill would reduce the number of executive branch appointees requiring Senate approval. Its future in the House is unclear.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=101&chamber=S&congress=1121
Vote Passed (79-20, 1 Not Voting)
This bill would reduce the number of executive branch appointees requiring Senate approval. Its future in the House is unclear.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO
Confirmation of David H. Petraeus to be Director of the Central Intelligence Agency
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=104&chamber=S&congress=1121
Vote Confirmed (94-0, 6 Not Voting)
Army Gen. David H. Petraeus was confirmed to be the new CIA director. Petraeus, currently the commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan, is expected to begin work in September.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES
Upcoming Votes:
Libya authorization - S.J.Res.20
The Senate is scheduled to debate this resolution authorizing limited use of the U.S. military in Libya.
FY2012 Defense Appropriations - H.R.2219
The House is scheduled to work on this $650 billion bill funding Defense Department operations for the upcoming fiscal year.
Fiscal 2012 Energy-Water Appropriations - H.R.2354
The House may also take up this $30.7 billion bill funding the Energy Department and other water projects for the upcoming fiscal year.
Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2011 - H.R.1309
This House bill would reauthorize and overhaul the National Flood Insurance Program.
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