Moderate House Republicans failed to line up votes for separate plan
Updated 7:30 p.m. ET 9/30/13
Washington (CNN) - Moderate House Republicans who wanted to fund the government with no strings attached failed to line up votes against a House GOP plan to renew federal coffers while chipping away at Obamacare.
Rep. Charlie Dent, R-Pennsylvania, Rep. Peter King, R-New York, and others feverishly made calls to stage what would have been effectively a revolt.
They said they were hoping there were enough GOP members like them who were fed up with the tactics of the leadership that they can find enough votes to defeat the first procedural measure, known as the rule.
That would have prevented the House GOP leadership from even bringing their plan up at all. Because the moderate Republicans failed to generate enough support, the broader GOP bill that includes anti-Obamacare provisions will now go to a final vote.
Given the makeup of the GOP caucus, the House Republican moderates needed 17 Republicans to agree to defy their leadership, and be willing to face what will undoubtedly be the wrath of the conservative grassroots.
"We have people in the conference, I believe, who'd be just as happy to have the government shutdown," King said. "They live in these narrow echochambers. They listen to themselves and their tea party friends. That keeps them going, forgetting that the rest of the country thinks we're crazy."
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Wow Argyle. What a profound statement. Go to sleep
Holy cow CNN. You are reaching new levels of total miss information at this point. Seriously an article titled "GOP revolt fails " and all you have is that TWO people in the party "feverishly made calls to stage what would have been effectively a revolt" once again SERIOUSLY A REVOLT!!! You consider that good journalism??? Holy cow you might as well put up articles that every countries government is revolting. TWO PEOPLE..... you're not even trying to hide your bias any more are you...
DKLK – before you insult others, make sure you get your facts straight...a Presidential term is FOUR years....they are sworn into office the January following the election.
To those who keep screaming that "ObamaCare" will ruin our nation...I ask that you offer examples as to who this is true. Just stomping on the floor and kicking the walls while repeating the Fox News and Tea Party lines does not justify such silly comments.
Let's face it, the Tea Party is comparable to Hamas or even al Qaeda to some extent in that the ruin of a nation is perfectly acceptable for the benefit of a narrowly structured radical idealogy. The Tea Party folks are not patriots, but rather terrorsts against the principles of the United States. The Affordable Care Act passed both houses of Congress, was signed by the elected President, and passed muster with the Supreme Court. It's as if the Tea Party folks are nothing but spoiled six-year old brats who don't like the outcome of a kids' game and demand to change the rules to suit themselves.
As for the claim that MSNBC and CNN are cut of the same cloth, think again. Yes, MSNBC leans to the left. Fox News leans heavily to the right. CNN is in the middle. That's just the way it really is.
saw someone mention that there hasn't been a budget passed in three years and blamed obama for it. i guess they failed to realize that there hasn't been a budget passed since the 2010 mid-term elections and the tea party put their crazies in the house. then again they'll claim there is no correlation since it doesn't blame obama.
Dang Mike h can't wait til u have obamacare.
What about the unemployment checks
Wingnut Republicans are turning the United States into a second-rate power. Complete fail.
Fekt. Wake up. The budget was 99 -0 in the senate . Obamas budget. Check your facts . It never was brought up in the house. Obama has never introduced a budget that was passed . Remember he had control of both houses for 2 years . It never made it to the house . Why do u think we keep having continuing resolutions? There is no "budget".
I think it is noteworthy that not a single Democrat voted with the Republicans who broke rank. It's disgusting. The democrats are absolutely giddy to see the Republicans making fools out of themselves. They are totally complicit despite having the opportunity to vote for everything they wanted, they would prefer to instead watch Rome burn so they can point the finger at Republicans.
I voted for officials in 2010 to kill Obama care
Cut off their food and water; throw them out on the streets! Kick to them to the crub just like they have done to us!
The government is shut down from Friday afternoon to Monday morning every week. Good. Less damage can be done. 17 trillion and counting.
throw the tea party bums out!
I guess the reps like losing elections. After this stunt, Pee Wee Herman could win the Democratic ticket.
The Tea Party was already pretty revolting....
thanks tea heads this will be a walk in the park for Hillary. You think Obama is tough wait til you try this lady on on.
Obama has easily made us look like wing nuts . But everyone continues to support this man . What is wrong with these people ? What are u thinking? Look around . He is regulating and controlling industry? How is that worked out so far? Stop denying. This is not good . If u think it is you are fooling yourself . For your ideology?
Why are we fighting terrorism in the Middle East when we have our own Hamas right here, doing an incredible job of destroying our nation. Bringing religion into politics, keeping policy making at Bay and ruining the country very effectively. Go Tea Party.........
I guess Miaclo thinks this is great too. This status quo of nothingness. No growth . More government. Less freedom. Wow. You are a true nothing. What do u do when run out of other peoples money?
Kelly deal, if you were referring to Tea Party nutbars moving to Canada, I should tell you that even if the U.S. agreed to take Quebec off our hands, it would still be a no-go. We really do like you, but not THAT much.
jannyfranklin:
"I think it is noteworthy that not a single Democrat voted with the Republicans who broke rank. It's disgusting. The democrats are absolutely giddy to see the Republicans making fools out of themselves."
Wrong and right....
There wasn't ANY vote, as the rank breakers need 17 from their Party to have the coup and..they didn't get it, so you are wrong on that.
What you are right on is the 2nd sentence..of course they'll be giddy to see the Repubs go down in flames, as the repubs would be happy for the same happening to the Dems.
You will get your healthcare. And to get you will have a biometric healthcare card with a chip in your hand. Listen to Biden in senate hearing 2003 that you will have this within 10 years . Read the bible . Mark of the beast . You will get ur healthcare and ur mark. Hope your happy you democrats. I will not take the mark of the beast . I will evade the irs fines
Kelly deal
"Fekt. Wake up. The budget was 99 -0 in the senate . Obamas budget. Check your facts . It never was brought up in the house."
Kelly, the House is in charge of finances...the Senate approves or votes down the budget the House does, not vice versa.
Kelly deal
"You will get your healthcare. And to get you will have a biometric healthcare card with a chip in your hand. Listen to Biden in senate hearing 2003 that you will have this within 10 years . Read the bible . Mark of the beast . You will get ur healthcare and ur mark. Hope your happy you democrats. I will not take the mark of the beast . I will evade the irs fines"
I just wanted to reshow that post, as you all are arguing with a conspiracy theory person who buys into anything that assists them in living in their, pleasurable, paranoid state of mind. However, Kelly, it's true...THEY...are watching you.