House amid fissure among Republicans
washington post - A conservative budget proposal that would have cut an additional $22 billion across federal agencies on top of the $61 billion in cuts already proposed by House Republicans failed the House Friday amid sharp disagreements among Republicans over just how far Congress should go in seeking to rein in federal spending.
More than 90 Republicans voted against the amendment, sponsored by Republican Study Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (Ohio).
The final 147 to 281 vote saw members of the House Republican leadership splitting their votes, with House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (Va.) and Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy (Calif.) voting against the measure and Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (Wis.) and Republican Caucus Chairman Jeb Hensarling (Texas) voting in favor.
The measure would have achieved its $22 billion in additional cuts by making trims of 11 percent across the legislative branch and of 5.5 percent to all other non-security accounts, not including U.S. aid to Israel.
The opposition to the RSC amendment was striking in light of the emphasis House Republicans have given to making deep cuts to federal spending in the wake of their victory in the November midterms. - Continue reading > >
Blog author's comments - The Republican members who voted against an additional $22 billion in cuts which Levin called “a spit in a bucket”, have shown us who they are and what they stand for.
We will never accomplish what must be done to salvage our country, with these people as members of the House of Representatives. All that work for the huge conservative victory in November meant nothing to these spineless members of the GOP.
Unlike the Democrats who stick together to accomplish their goals, ninety RINO's refused to take a hard stand and show both the Democrats and the voters that they are worthy of office and another big victory in 2012.
The country is at a tipping point which many members of the 'unwashed masses' know. If these representatives refuse to play hardball politics they should be removed from office. They don't deserve to be there.
Again this is an utter failure of the GOP leadership. The 'RINO's can't hide anymore. There are many more people who are involved and tuned in to the political climate in Washington and also at state levels. The Tea Party movement has been a great success and will continue their tireless work for the good of the country.
Many Republicans simply ignored what we told them loud and clear last November. Our boat is swamped and they had a chance to bailout a thimble full or two and they would not do it.
There are few politicians that serve in the best interests of the country. Maybe after a complete meltdown, these people will realize that this deficit spending is not sustainable.
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