ONE vote short of overturning the expected VETO from semi-retired President Obama. WHY is President Obama OPPOSED TO PROTECTING AMERICANS?
BI-PARTISAN HOUSE defies Obama, approves bill halting Syrian refugees
By Cristina Marcos - 11/19/15 01:57 PM EST
In a 289-137 vote, the House on Thursday easily approved legislation that requires new screening requirements on refugees from Syria and Iraq before they can enter the United States.
Forty-seven Democrats defied President Obama’s veto threat and backed the bill — enough to override a presidential veto given the six Democrats and two Republicans who missed the vote.
The 47 Democrats who voted against the bill ranged from centrist Blue Dogs, vulnerable lawmakers in tough reelection races and even one member of leadership: Rep. Steve Israel (D-N.Y.), who heads House Democrats' communications efforts.
Two Republicans voted against the bill: Reps. Walter Jones (N.C.) and Steve King (Iowa).
http://thehill.com/homenews/house/260782-house-defies-obama-approves-bill-halting-syrian-refugees
BI-PARTISAN HOUSE defies Obama, approves bill halting Syrian refugees
By Cristina Marcos - 11/19/15 01:57 PM EST
In a 289-137 vote, the House on Thursday easily approved legislation that requires new screening requirements on refugees from Syria and Iraq before they can enter the United States.
Forty-seven Democrats defied President Obama’s veto threat and backed the bill — enough to override a presidential veto given the six Democrats and two Republicans who missed the vote.
The 47 Democrats who voted against the bill ranged from centrist Blue Dogs, vulnerable lawmakers in tough reelection races and even one member of leadership: Rep. Steve Israel (D-N.Y.), who heads House Democrats' communications efforts.
Two Republicans voted against the bill: Reps. Walter Jones (N.C.) and Steve King (Iowa).
http://thehill.com/homenews/house/260782-house-defies-obama-approves-bill-halting-syrian-refugees