RYAN WATCH
No surprise, Paul is as conservative as ever, even more extreme than before.
He voted against seniors, students and the environment....
Here are all the facts....
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112th Congress -
RYANWATCH -
Total Votes: 29
Party Line Votes: 25 (Ryan 25-
Extreme: RC 622, Watt Amendment on OCE
Cut, Cap, and Balance Act (HR 2560)
LEADS MEANINGLESS EXERCISE IN DEBATING BILL THAT WAS DOA IN THE SENATE
Rejected by the Senate 51-
PASSAGE -
Passed 234-
Recommit -
Failed 188-
Bishop (NY) motion to recommit: Balanced Budget Amendment should not reduce veterans benefits
(c) PROTECTING OUR VETERANS.-
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS (HR 2551)
* Votes for the Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill
Passed 252-
* Cuts the Library of Congress 8.5 percent, 300 employees
* Cuts the Government Printing Office 16 percent
* Cuts the Government Accountability Office by 6.4 percent, reducing oversight
* voted for Tea Party crusade against low-
Republican party in the light bulb debate AGAIN
(RC 626, Thompson of Pennsylvania H Amdt 707, Failed 130-
* Voted against Moran (VA) amendment to ban sytrofoam containers in House restaurants (H Amdt 712)
(RC 628, July 22, Failed 179-
* Votes for even deeper cuts, meaning bigger layoffs, at the Government Printing
Office, which is already cutting 330 people (Stutzmabn (PA) H Amdt 704, RC 625, July
22, Agreed 218-
* Votes to deeply slash funding for the National Botanical Garden TWICE. The garden has been a major Washington tourist attraction since 1850, and was first proposed by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.
(Broun of Georgia H Amdt 702, RC 624, July 22, Failed 153-
(Hayworth of NY H Amdt 7-
Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act of 2011 (HR 1315)
** Orwellian named bill that would actually gut the protections of the CFPB
Amends the Dodd-
* Votes for passage of bill gutting the CFPB
(RC 621, July 21, Passed 241-
* Voted against retaining two-
(Michaud Recommit, RC 620, Failed 183-
(Jackson Lee Amendment H Amdt 687, RC 615, Failed 170-
* Voted against several amendments that would strengthen the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
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Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part IV (HR 2553)
PASSAGE -
Passed 243-
Recommit -
Failed 187-
Rahall motion to recommit: No baggage fees for active duty members of the armed forces
SEC. 7. BAGGAGE FEES FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.
(a) Fees.-
(1) traveling in scheduled air transportation on official military orders; and
(2) being deployed on or returning from an overseas contingency operation.
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TOTAL VOTES: 67
PARTY LINE VOTES: 55 (Ryan 52-
NON PARTY LINE (3; RC 560, 562, 590)
GOOD VOTES (3; RC 536, 575, 585)
EXTREME VOTES: 9
RYAN CONTINUES HIS EXTREME WAYS
Paul Ryan cast 9, count them, 9 votes that were more extreme than a majority of the Republican caucus
last week, most of them on the Water and Energy Appropriations bill (HR 2354)
* Voted for Broun (GA) Amendment (H Amdt 669) to prohibit spending on the Department of Energy's Vehicle
Technologies Deployment Subprogram. Majority of Republicans, 90-
(RC 592, July 15, failed 90-
* Voted for Broun (GA) Amendment (H Amdt 668) to eliminate funding for Energy Efficiency and Renewable
Energy, which seeks to end reliance on foreign oil, a major national security issue.
Majority of Republicans, 69-
(RC 591, July 15, Failed 69-
* Voted for Flake (AZ) Amendment (H Amdt 665) to prohibit spending for the Fossil Energy Research and
Development program. A huge majority of Republicans, 45-
Rep Frelinghuysen stated the amendment "would eliminate funding for the Fossil Energy Research and
Development program, causing hundreds, if not thousands, of job losses and threatening our Nation's
ability to compete in the rapidly growing portion of the energy sector."
(RC 589, July 15, Failed 68-
* Voted for Flake (AZ) Amendment (H Amdt 663) to prohibit funding for the Advanced Research Projects
Agency -
(RC 587, July 15, Failed 81-
* Voted for Broun (GA) Amendment (H Amdt 646) to eliminate funding for the Advanced Technology Vehicles
Manufacturing Loan Program. Majority of Republicans, 112-
Frelinghuysen warns that passing the amendment and cutting off funding "would put at risk, I believe,
thousands of jobs, and literally billions of dollars of private sector investment."
(RC 580, July 14, Failed 114-
* Voted for Broun (GA) Amendment (H Amdt 643) to cut funding the Department of Energy's Science account
by $820 million. Majority of Republicans, 98-
Frelinghuysen warns that Broun's Amendment would threaten vital scientific research and development that
the private sector would never invest in. President Bush made INCREASING funding for DOE science
research a major priority of his energy policy.
(RC 578, July 14, Failed 99-
* Voted for McClintock (CA) amendment to cut funding for Energy Efficieny and Renewable Energy funding
by $166 million. A majority of Republicans, 117-
(RC 551, Failed 119-
* Voted for McClintock Amendment (CA) that would cut a variety of DOE programs, including:
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A majority of Republicans, 96-
(RC 538, Failed 96-
* Voted for Flake (AZ) amendment to eliminate FEMA funding for business interruption and cost of living
expenses in the Flood Insurance bill. Majority of Republicans, 111-
(RC 555, Failed 118-
Ryan also drank the right-
(HR 2417, RC 563, July 12, Failed on a 2/3s vote by 233-
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Total Votes: 39
Party Line Votes: 19 (Ryan 13-
Extreme Votes: 2 (RC 496, 527)
Non Party Line: 11
RYAN CONTINUES HIS EXTREME WAYS
During the debate over the defense budget, Ryan cast two extreme votes.
* Voted for Jeff Flake (AZ) Amendment to dramatically cut spending in Research and
Development by the US military. A majority of Republicans, 72-
RC 527, July 8: Failed 100-
Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army -
Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Navy -
Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force -
Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-
Operational Test and Evaluation, Defense -
* Voted for Broun (GA) Amendment [H Amdt 507] to cut funding for the Secretary of
Defense by $217 million. Republicans rejected this idea, 70-
RC 496, July 6: Failed 87-
DEFENSE BUDGET (HR 2219)
Pretty much all of July 6-
The DOD gets an increase of $17 billion in FY 2012, the only area to get a double-
* VOTES FOR DEFENSE BUDGET THAT SPENDS MORE THAN EVERY OTHER COUNTRY IN THE WORLD COMBINED (HR 2219)
RC 532, July 8: Passed 336-
* Votes against adding $200 million to help returning war veterans
RC 531, Barrow motion to commit; Failed 188-
* Voted against providing $10 million for Gulf War Illness research
Kucinich Amendment,H Amdt 509; RC 498, July 6, Agreed 253-
* Votes against insulating shelter bases in Afghanistan, which would reduce the number of fuel convoys necessary, and thus save American lives
Nadler Amendment, H Amdt 528; RC 504, July 7;Failed 174-
* Votes against Frank (MA) Amendment (H Amdt 563) which would reduce the INCREASE in military spending by 50 percent, cutting defense spending by $8.5 billion. So much for "Everything is on the table."
RC 523, July 7: Failed 181-
* Votes to delay the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
Huelskamp of Kansas Amendment No. 77 [H Amdt 573]
RC 528, July 8: Passed 236-
* Voted in favor of the Defense of Marriage Act
(Foxx of NC Amendment; RC 516, July 7; Agreed 248-
* Votes against greater transparency for defense contractors in political cobntributions
(Cole of Oklahoma Amendment, H Amdt 562; RC 522, July 7; Passed 267-
* Voted in favor of spending $125 million MORE on military bands
(McCollum (MN) Amendment; RC 511, July 7; Agreed 226-
* Voted several times against reducing spending on the war in Afghanistan
RC 508, July 7: Cicilline Amendment, Failed 145-
RC 507, July 7: Cohen Amendment, Failed 210-
RC 503, July 7: Garamendi Amendment, Failed 133-
* Voted in favor of making it easier to privatize military contracts TWICE
RC 501, Sessions Amendment: Agreed 217-
RC 500, Amash Amendment: Agreed 212=208; Rep 212-
NON-
* Ryan also voted against freezing defense spending at 2011 levels, even though he advocates freezes for many other areas of federal spending.
(Mulvaney Amendment, H Amdt 550; RC 517, Failed 135-
GOOD VOTES
* Votes for McCollum Amendment (H Amdt 539) to limit advertising at NASCAR events to $20 million.
(RC 512, July 7: Failed 167-
** LIBYA VOTES **
Ryan voted with the Democratic majority against unilaterally limiting US military involvement five times.
Whether these are good or bad votes depends on one's opinion of the conflict in Libya.
RC 515, July 7: Votes against Ringell (VA) Amendment to prohibit funding for Operation Unified Protector
Failed 176-
RC 514, July 7: Votes against Amah (MI) Amendment to prohibit use of any funds for the use of military force against Libya.
Failed 199-
RC 517, July 7: Votes against the Cole (OK) Amendment to limit funding for military operations in Libya
Agreed 225-
RC 520, July 7: Votes against Gohmert (TX) Amendment to prohibit funding for military operations in Libya
Failed 162-
RC 530, July 8: Votes against Kucinich (OH) Amendment An amendment to prohibit the use of funds for military operations in or
against Libya except under a declaration of war against Libya pursuant to clause 11 in section 8 of article I of the
Constitution.
Failed 169-
NON DEFENSE BUDGET
* Votes for consideration of national flood insurance bill (H Res 340)
RC 538, July 8: Passed 269-
* Votes for boiler-
RC 524,July 7: Passed 407-
Dem: Blumenauer, Kucinich, Rahall // Rep: Amash, Jones, Paul
Ryanwatch -
Ryan continues to always answer at his party's call.
Of 29 party line votes last week, Ryan was 29 for 29.
Most of the week, House Republicans spent their time seeking to give Big Oil companies the right to
drill wherever they wanted, including the Gulf of Mexico, with virtually no real oversight.
HR 1231 -
** Votes against Connolly (VA) amendment to clarify that new offshore drilling would not conflict with
military operations. (RC 312)
REPUBLICANS PUT THE INTERESTS OF BIG OIL AHEAD OF NATIONAL SECURITY INTERESTS, 216-
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should be reserved for domestic use, not sold overseas. Republicans vote NO 1-
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final say over overshore drilling off Washington. Republicans vote NO 220-
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Republicans vote NO 226-
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lease issued under H.R. 1231 would have to submit a worst-
clean-
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free leases. Republicans vote NO 223-
HR 1229 -
(Yes, they really named it that; May 11)
Despite its title, this is a multi-
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required to pay civil or criminal penalties from receiving a permit until they have paid off the
penalties incurred. Republicans vote NO 235-
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budget or lacks staff expertise to properly review permits. Republicans vote NO 236-
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environmental reviews are completed (RC 303, May 11)
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scenario for their proposed operation. Republicans voted NO 224-
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recommendations of the BP Spill Commission. Republicans vote NO (RC 300, 301, May 10)
The House also passed the Intelligence Authorization Act (HR 754) May 13. While the bill passed on
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community to place the highest priority on funding activities that will contribute to the continued
disruption, dismantlement and defeat of remaining al Qaeda terrorists and affiliated organizations that
threaten the national security of the United States. REPUBLICANS VOTE NO, 228-
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in transportation security plans for intelligence agencies. Forgetting the Madrid bombing and London
subway bombings, Republicans vote NO, 40-
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government during the "Dirty wars" of 1976-
war crimes in Argentina, voting NO 18-
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Party Line Votes: 20 (Ryan 20-
After a two week break, Congress is back and still bad as ever. What was on the agenda for the first week of May?
Republicans voted to:
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* Voted to increase taxes on small businesses if they wish to provide their employees
with insurance coverage that includes abortion coverage. One of the most draconian
anti-
* Voted against Speier motion to recommit, which would have prohibited the federal government from spying on the medical records of victims of rape and incest
(HR 3, RC 291, May 4)
* Voted to eliminate funding for school based health care centers, despite the fact they are extremely efficient, cost effective and provide needed medical services to millions of students
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assage, RC 290, HR 1214, May 4; RC 290, McCarthy Recommit; RC 288, Pallone Amendment; RC 287, Jackson Lee (TX) amendment)
* Voted to repeal mandatory funding provided to States in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges. Several states, especially Connecticut, anticipate saving millions in insurance costs through using exchanges. As with school clinics, Republicans refused to examine the costs of implementing their policy, and refused to inform the public about ending the policy. (RC 285, HR 1213, May 3, RC 279 and 280)
(RC 281 Jackson Lee Amendment, RC 282 Waters Amendment, May 3)
* HR 1230 -
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** House passes RYAN budget **
House Republicans, on a vote of 235-
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(RC 277, April 15, H Con Res 34; RC 265 and 266, April 14)
Ryan and his House colleagues voted against several better alternatives:
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* Ryan voted to cut funding for Planned Parenthood -
(RC 270 and 271, April 14, H Con Res 36)
ATTACKING OBAMACARE
* Ryan votes to continue the attack on Obamacare, supporting the repeal of the Prevention and Public Health Fund (RC 264, April 13, HR 1217)
* Ryan voted against the Loebsack (IA) motion to recommit that would insert a provision that would preserve the Prevention and Public Health Fund for prevention, wellness, and public health activities for individuals 65 years or older. (RC 263, April 13, HR 1217)
* Voted against funding out what the impact of eliminating the Prevention and Public Health Fund would be (Castor amendments, RC 261 and 262, April 13)
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PARTY LINE ANALYSIS
House Votes -
Total Votes: 31
Party Line: 30 (28-
Two Good Votes:
RC 216 -
RC 208 -
The Government Shutdown Prevention Act (HR 1255) -
APRIL FOOLS: On April 1, votes to say that HR 1 is the law of the land despite the
fact the US Senate rejected it 44-
Republicans vote to violate their oath of office 221-
[Congressional Record, begins HR 2239]
MORE APRIL FOOLS: Votes against motion to recommit by Tim Walz which would have stated that
if members do not resolve the budget crisis, they do not get paid.
Republicans voted against this 236-
FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011 (HR 658)
VOTES AGAINST REQUIRING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS ON MECHANICS WHO WORK ON AIRPLANES !!!!
Because it's not like there's a mechanic who could be a member of Al Qaeda
* Votes against Defazio Amendment to require mechanics at contract repair stations certificated by the Federal Aviation Administration in the U.S. and in foreign countries to undergo the same criminal background checks required for mechanics and other aviation employees at U.S. airports
[H 2183-
[DeFazio Amendment, Republicans 6-
* Votes against motion to recommit by Loretta Sanchez (D-
marshalls on passenger flights determined to be highest risk.
Republicans voted against 221-
* Votes to keep provisions (Section 903) eliminating union representation elections for
airline and railroad workers [LaTourette amendment, RC 217, April 1]
* Votes for amendment to prohibit FAA employees from engaging in union activities during the
work day. [Gingrey Amendment, Republicans 192-
Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act (HR 471)
* House Republicans violate House rules to fund pet project of John Boehner: vouchers for
students to attend private schools in Washington DC (RC 204, Mar 30)
* Elijah Cummings (D-
the DC public school system (RC 203, Mar 30)
VOTED AGAINST SAVING TAXPAYERS $150 MILLION OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS TO FUND PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN WASHINGTON DC
The HAMP Termination Act of 2011 (HR 839, March 29)
* Voted to eliminate the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP), a Treasury Department
program which helps homeowners facing mortgage problems keep their homes
(RC 198, March 29, Republicans 234-
* VOTED AGAINST CONTINUING THE HAMP PROGRAM FOR ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY AND GOLD STAR FAMILIES (Larsen motion to recommit, RC 197, Mar 29)
* Voted against several amendments to study whether HAMP had been successful and inform
people about the impact of eliminating HAMP (Maloney Amdendment, RC 196, Mar 29; Jackson Lee
Amendment, RC 195, Mar 29)
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Total Votes: 19
Party Line Votes: 16 (Ryan 16-
VOTE ON ROADMAP -
RYAN VOTES FOR PRIVATIZATION OF SS, MEDICARE VOUCHERS
178 15-
Critz motion to Recommit
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes
The instructions contained in the motion seek to prohibit use of funds in the joint resolution to develop or implement a system that cuts Social Security benefits, or that privatizes Social Security, or to develop or implement a system that cuts Medicare benefits, eliminates guaranteed health coverage for seniors, or establishes a Medicare voucher plan that limits payments to beneficiaries in order to purchase health care in the private sector.
Failed 190-
* Voted FOR the continuing appropriations bill, which contained some draconian cuts
(RC 179, HJ Res 48, Mar 15)
* Ryan votes to eliminate funding for National Public Radio
(HR 1076, RC 192, Mar 17; RC 189,190)
* Ryan votes against allowing NPR to use federal funds to broadcast Amber Alerts
(Sutton motion to recommit, RC 191, Mar 17)
* Ryan votes to eliminate funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program
(HR 861, RC 188, Mar 16; RC 181, 182)
* Bruce Braley (D-
(Braley motion to recommit; HR 861, RC 187, Mar 16)
* Voted AGAINST several amendments to the NSP termination bill:
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But here is the winner.
RYAN VOTES FOR PRIVATIZATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICARE VOUCHERS
178 15-
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes
The instructions contained in the motion seek to prohibit use of funds in the joint resolution to develop or implement a system that cuts Social Security benefits, or that privatizes Social Security, or to develop or implement a system that cuts Medicare benefits, eliminates guaranteed health coverage for seniors, or establishes a Medicare voucher plan that limits payments to beneficiaries in order to purchase health care in the private sector.
Failed 190-
VOTE ON ROADMAP -
House Votes -
Total Votes: 12
Party Line: 10 (Ryan 9-
Good Vote: RC 169, Mar 10
Congress spent this week eliminating programs for people who face foreclosure on
their homes. You read that right -
* House votes to terminate the Emergency Mortgage Relief Program
(HR 836, RC 174, Mar 11; Republicans 234-
* Rep Connolly (VA-
RYAN VOTES AGAINST HELPING VETERANS STAY IN THEIR HOMES
* Ryan votes against even INFORMING people that the program has been
terminated and giving them a place to seek information
(Waters Amendment, HR 836, RC 172, Mar 11; Republicans 9-
* House votes to terminate the FHA Refinance Program
(HR 830, RC 171, Mar 10; Republicans 238-
* Rep Deutch (FL-
Republicans vote against this 239-
RYAN VOTES AGAINST HELPING SENIOR CITIZENS STAY IN THEIR HOMES
* Ryan also voted against a bill by Tammy Baldwin to increase funding for veterinarians
who practice public health. This includes vets who work in the areas of bio-
Fortunately the bill passed 280-
(HR 525, RC 164, March 8; Republicans 95-
GOOD VOTE OF THE WEEK
* Ryan votes to require the Department of Housing and Urban Development to post news of the termination of the FHA Short Refinance Program on its website
(Waters Amendment, HR 830, RC 169, Mar 10; Republicans 98-
This is what Paul Ryan was up to the 2nd week of February, aside from the Continuing Resolution votes.
There were around 150 amendments discussed, with almost 100 votes taken -
all of the Republican ones were about slashing federal spending or harassing the Obama administration (any surprise there?)
I will have an analysis of the Continuing Resolution soon, but there is a lot to go through.
Week 3 -
Non Continuing Resolution
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Passed 243-
PARTY LINE -
Adjournment Resolution
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The Senate extended the sunset for the PATRIOT Act provisions until May 25.
The House voted for the three months; House Republicans wanted all year.
66 17-
Passed 279-
PARTY LINE: YES -
To extend expiring provisions of the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 and Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 relating to access to business records, individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers, and roving wiretaps until December 8, 2011
45 16-
Passed 254-
PARTY LINE: YES -
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 514)..
36 14-
Passed 275-
PARTY LINE: YES -
To extend expiring provisions of the USA PATRIOT Improvement...
35 14-
Failed 186-
PARTY LINE: NO -
To extend expiring provisions of the USA PATRIOT ...
What Ryan was up to the second week of February.
Congress took the first week off.
Week 2 -
PARTY LINE: 6-
32 11-
Failed 178-
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Directing certain standing committees to inventory and review existing, pending, and proposed regulations and orders from agencies of the Federal Government, particularly with respect to their effect on jobs and economic growth
31 10-
Passed 255-
PARTY LINE: YES -
Providing for consideration of H. Res. 72 ....
30 10-
Passed 240-
PARTY LINE: YES -
Providing for consideration of H. Res. 72 ....
29 10-
Passed 248-
PARTY LINE: YES -
Providing for consideration of H.R. 514, to extend expiring provisions of the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 and Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004
28 9-
Failed 259-
PARTY LINE: YES -
United Nations Tax Equalization Refund Act
26 8-
Failed 277-
PARTY LINE: YES -
To extend expiring provisions of the USA PATRIOT Improvement ...
In January 2011, House Republicans:
* Voted in favor of repealing the Health Care Act, which will increase the deficit by an additional $230 billion over the next decade
* Voted to give Paul Ryan the power to drastically slash domestic spending, without any specifics as to what would be cut
* Voted to further limit the public’s voice in elections by eliminating public financing for presidential elections. This will further magnify corporate speech in the political process.
* Passed a rules package which will dramatically increase the budget deficit
* Papered over the fact that two House Republicans violated rules by skipping out
on their own swearing-
Total Votes: 25
Party Line Votes: 18 (Ryan 18-
In January 2011, Congress also:
* Voted to save paper by requiring the GPO to provide bills electronically
(Roll Call 12, HR 292)
* Voted to provide flags flown at the Capitol to Medal of Honor winners
(Roll Call 21, H Res 49)
January 24-
Roll Call 20:
Ryan votes FOR giving himself the power to set all spending priorities for the US
government; Passed 256-
Roll Call 19:
Ryan votes AGAINST Democratic motion to recommit
Failed 184-
Actual text of H Res 38:
Resolved, That, pursuant to section 3(b)(1) of H. Res. 5, the Chair of the Committee
on the Budget shall include in the Congressional Record an allocation contemplated
by section 302(a) for the Committee on Appropriations for the remainder of fiscal
year 2011 that assumes a transition to non-
Republicans passed H Res 38, which: -
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Roll Calls 17 and 18
: Votes for rule allowing only one hour of debate on H Res 38
Passed 240-
Passed 238-
Roll Call 25
: Ryan votes to end public financing of presidential elections
Passed 239-
Republicans introduce the bill to eliminate the check-
Roll Call 24:
Votes against Democratic motion to recommit
Failed 173-
January 17-
The Republicans spent the entire week devoted to one thing: repealing the health care bill passed in March 2010.
Roll Call 14: Ryan voted FOR repealing the Health Care Act
This would cost the federal government at least $230 billion in additional costs, and cost hundreds of thousands of jobs.
Passed 245-
Ryan COSPONSORED the Health Care Repeal Act
Roll Call 13: Ryan votes AGAINST motion to recommit repeal bill
Failed 185-
Roll Call 16:Ryan votes FOR bill requiring legislation from relevant committees that would repeal parts of the Health Care Act
Passed 253-
Requires each of the following House Committees to report to the House legislation, within its jurisdiction, proposing specified changes to existing law (including the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act):
(1) the Committee on Education and the Workforce
(2) the Committee on Energy and Commerce
(3) the Committee on the Judiciary
(4) the Committee on Ways and Means
Week 1 Total Votes: 11
PARTY LINE VOTES: 8
RYAN RECORD: 8-
January 7
Roll Call 11: Republicans vote to paper over the fact that Congressmen Pete Sessions
(R-
House of Representatives.
Despite a new role requiring three days of consideration, Republicans pass this bill ten minutes after it is introduced, with only four minutes of debate allowed.
Paul Ryan votes to go along with violating House rules.
Roll Call 9 and 10: Republicans vote on rules for legislation to repeal the Health Care Reform bill passed in March 2010.
Republicans want to:
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Paul Ryan votes in FAVOR of this disastrous idea.
January 5
Roll call votes 3,4,5,6: House of Representatives votes on rules package for the 112th Congress
Republicans adopt rules package from Fantasyland, which states that tax cuts do not increase the budget deficit. Under the Reublican rules, bills for tax cuts do not have to have revenue offsets, only spending bills do. This is exactly the flawed reasoning which led to the largest deficits in US history under George W Bush.
RYAN VOTES IN FAVOR OF INCREASING THE DEFICIT BY TRILLIONS OF DOLLARS so the House can give tax cuts to people who do not need them.
Roll Call 6: Passed 238-
Roll Call 5: Failed 238-
Roll Call 4: Passed 236-
Roll Call 3: Passed 233-
Roll Call Vote 2: Votes for John Boehner (R-
Boehner elected speaker with 241 votes
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Total Votes: 100
Party Line: 47-
More Extreme: 3 (RC 434, 487, 509)
RYAN CONTINUES HIS EXTREME WAYS
July 29: Ryan votes against passage of the Senior Financial Empowerment Act of 2010 (HR 3040). 89 Republicans supported his bill, only 79 were against. (RC 487)
July 13: Votes against the Colonel Charles Young Home Study Act, which authorizes the National Parks Service to STUDY the idea of making the home of Young in Xenia, OH a national historic site
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House passed bill by 350-
Ryan was one of 26 Republicans to vote NO
Congressional Record 5508-
The infamous 26
Brady (TX), Broun (GA), Burgess, Campbell, Coble, Culberson, Duncan, Flake, Foxx, Gohmert, Graves (GA), Herger, Issa, King (IA), Kingston, Lamborn, Mack, Neugebauer, Nunes, Paul, Poe (TX), Royce, * Ryan (WI) *, Sensenbrenner, Shadegg. Thornberry
July 30: Ryan is one of only 8 Republicans to vote against an amendment by Rep. Harry
Teague (D-
Amendment passed 399-
VOTING WITH THE REPUBLICANS
VOTED AGAINST HELPING 9/11 FIRST RESPONDERS
July 29: Ryan votes against the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, which
would create a health monitoring program for clean-
VOTED AGAINST EXTENDING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS -
Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2010 (HR 4213)
RC 463 and 461, July 22; RC 423,422 and 418, Jul 1
July 15: Voted against the Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act, a bill which makes it easier for homebuyers to purchase homes by easing insurance regulations (HR 5114, RC 446, 447, 443)
July 26: Voted against increasing the transparency and accountability of Federal Advisory committees
(RC 467, HR 1320)
July 22: Voted against the Multiple Peril Insurance Act
(RC 465, 466, H Res 1549)
July 14: Voted against the Telework Improvements Act, a bill which makes it easier for federal employees to work from home (HR 1722, RC 441, 438, 437)
July 13: Voted against expanding the boundaries of San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
(HR 4438, RC 435)
July 27: Voted against even considering the resolution on removing US Armed Forces from Pakistan
(RC 470, H Res 1556)
July 30: Ryan votes against eliminating loopholes which encourage companies to move factories overseas (RC 514; RC 486, HR 5982)
JUly 30: Voted against the Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act of 2010
(RC 513, HR 3534)
July 30: Voted against the Offshore Oil and Gas Worker Whistleblower Protection Act of 2010
(RC 505, 506, HR 5851)
July 29: Voted against funding the Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development (RC 499, HR 5850)
Voted for numerous cuts in HUD Spending
RC 493: Jordan (R-
RC 492: Neugebauer (R-
RC 491: Culberson (R-