Shame, Shame, Shame

Got this from Think Progress, via Josh:

Emotions erupted on the floor of the House of Representatives this afternoon as the right-wing-led Congress held open yet another vote to twist arms and pass a bill that would line the pockets of energy company executives. The House leadership held the five-minute vote open for almost 50 minutes until they could convince three lawmakers — Reps. Wayne Gilcrest (R-MD), C.W. Bill Young (R-FL) and Jim Gerlach (R-PA) — to change their minds. The bill passed 212-210. As the vote concluded, opponents of the bill chanted in unity: “Shame, Shame, Shame!”

This isn't the first time they have left the vote open for so long, but I am a bit surprised that the vote was this close. Luckily, the Democrats held firm. Unfortunately, few will probably ever hear about the Republicans' dirty tactics, but they will see how dreadfully fiscally irresponsible the GOP really is, with their belief in handouts for every CEO. Or as Rep. Edward Markey (D-MA) called it, the "leave-no-oilman-behind bill."

Also, video here.