House Vote on Debt Ceiling Likely Tuesday
By Dave Nalle - May 31, 2011 at 12:54 AM
Filed under Debt & Spending
Filed under Debt & Spending
The House of Representatives is likely to vote on whether or not to raise the debt ceiling on Tuesday of this week, right after the Memorial Day break. Republican leaders plan to oppose this increase, but they need all the support they can get and as many votes as possible on board for fiscal responsibility.
You can help send a message on this vitally important issue by reminding your representative that the voters are looking towards 2012 and fiscal responsibility and keeping our national debt under control are your top priorities.
The idea that we would consider increasing our national debt beyond the current $14.3 trillion is irresponsible and downright frightening. We need to learn to control spending and we need to start now. No more blank checks for bureaucrats and pork projects. Let’s draw a line in the sand and tell them we’ve had enough.
Right now we owe $50,000 for every man, woman and child in the United States. That’s completely unsustainable. Let’s end the War on Drugs and end the War on Terror and make some serious cuts in discretionary spending. The first step to doing that is just to stop the spending. Then Sen. Rand Paul (RLC-KY) and Sen. Pat Toomey (RLC-PA) have both offered superior plans for balancing the budget and we should move forward with their ideas.
For details on this issue see our previous statement on the issue and our board resolution opposing a debt ceiling increase. The bill which will be voted on is HR1954.
We urge you to write or call your Representative (Democrat or Republican) on Tuesday morning and demand that they vote against raising the debt ceiling. You can use the convenient form below to find out how best to contact them.
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I hope you can take time to call and email your Representatives on Tuesday morning. Tell them to hold out and resist raising the debt ceiling and look for ways to cut spending and pay down the debt instead. We can’t afford to wait for decades or even years to get this situation under control.
Just click on this link to find contact information for your representatives.
On May 31st, 2011 at 3:15 pm
This vote is a litmus test for Republicans – I encourage any who want to increase our debt limit to have the courage of their convictions and put their neck out where we can see it. The Tea Party primary will be that much easier to get those RINO’s on record.
On June 1st, 2011 at 4:17 am
The “naked ceiling” failed on a vote of 318 to 97, with all Republicans voting against it. Democrats split on the question, with 97 in favor and 82 opposed. Media is evading the fact that only 56% of Democrats endorsed the President’s requested ceiling.