Why do Republicans make me hate them?
And OH GOD FORBID we call out the existence of MALE PRIVILEGE in health care reform. GODDAMNIT.
Moments ago, the House gaveled in a vote on health care reform. The vote was 220 to 215, with just one Republican brave enough to break with his party's blockade. Today, we conquered the special interests of "No We Can't," and won a victory for our country.
Click here to see how your Representative voted, and write to them. The day was not without drama, however. It began with a series of attempts by House Republicans to obstruct debate. Rep. Tom Price (R-GA) shouted, "I OBJECT, I OBJECT, I OBJECT" while Democratic Congresswomen attempted to speak on gender discrimination by insurers.
The day was also not without zany antics. Rep. John Shadegg (R-AZ) held up a baby, and pretended to speak as the baby on the House floor. (We're not kidding!) At many points during the debate, it seemed like we'd never reach a point when Congress would actually vote on health reform.
But we did it - you did it. You made thousands of phone calls to Congress, sent millions of emails and petition signatures, talked to neighbors, family members and friends about getting involved, and rallied in your communities. We couldn't have come this far without everyday Americans stepping forward, speaking out, and refusing to let the status quo remain in Washington.
Celebrate the passage of H.R. 3962, "The Affordable Health Care for America Act,"by thanking (or admonishing) your Representative for their vote on health insurance reform. We've come this far - and we're going the whole way. Stay with us in the weeks ahead, as we work to win votes in the U.S. Senate.
Congratulations!
Thanks for all you do,
Jessica Kutch
Online Campaign Manager
SEIU Healthcare
P.S. For those of you who made whip calls this week - we are especially grateful. Our legislative team used your reporting to guide their strategy on calling various Congressional offices. Read a selection of great report-backs we used on Capitol Hill.
Moments ago, the House gaveled in a vote on health care reform. The vote was 220 to 215, with just one Republican brave enough to break with his party's blockade. Today, we conquered the special interests of "No We Can't," and won a victory for our country.
Click here to see how your Representative voted, and write to them. The day was not without drama, however. It began with a series of attempts by House Republicans to obstruct debate. Rep. Tom Price (R-GA) shouted, "I OBJECT, I OBJECT, I OBJECT" while Democratic Congresswomen attempted to speak on gender discrimination by insurers.
The day was also not without zany antics. Rep. John Shadegg (R-AZ) held up a baby, and pretended to speak as the baby on the House floor. (We're not kidding!) At many points during the debate, it seemed like we'd never reach a point when Congress would actually vote on health reform.
But we did it - you did it. You made thousands of phone calls to Congress, sent millions of emails and petition signatures, talked to neighbors, family members and friends about getting involved, and rallied in your communities. We couldn't have come this far without everyday Americans stepping forward, speaking out, and refusing to let the status quo remain in Washington.
Celebrate the passage of H.R. 3962, "The Affordable Health Care for America Act,"by thanking (or admonishing) your Representative for their vote on health insurance reform. We've come this far - and we're going the whole way. Stay with us in the weeks ahead, as we work to win votes in the U.S. Senate.
Congratulations!
Thanks for all you do,
Jessica Kutch
Online Campaign Manager
SEIU Healthcare
P.S. For those of you who made whip calls this week - we are especially grateful. Our legislative team used your reporting to guide their strategy on calling various Congressional offices. Read a selection of great report-backs we used on Capitol Hill.