Bullying Blue Dogs: Rep Waxman Twists Arms and Morals
Despite objections Chairman Waxman invoked special House rules to FORCE THE AMENDMENT TO A SECOND VOTE late Thursday night only after putting pressure on a couple of the committee members. Rep. Zack Space (D-OH), who had not voted the first time, voted "NO" on the amendment, and Rep. Bart Gordon (D-TN) changed his yes vote to "NO" giving Waxman his 1-vote majority.
The amendment to prevent your taxpayer dollars from funding abortion was defeated 30-29.