Votes for sale: Almost 200 million donated to U.S. representatives to pass TPA bill

Discussion in 'Marijuana Legalization' started by jainaG, Nov 12, 2015.



  1. Dana Rohrabacher and Kevin McCarthy regularly work on key MMJ bills. If they are corrupt and take bribes for TPP what else do they take kickbacks for in MMJ? An if they go to prison what happens to the laws for the patients?


    http://www.theweedblog.com/obama-signs-federal-spending-bill-protecting-state-medical-marijuana-programs/



    and http://blogs.rollcall.com/218/breaking-down-the-votes-on-the-house-medical-marijuana-amendment



    http://www.sott.net/article/306157-Votes-for-sale
    "...Many think our government is for sale. However, by taking a look at the facts below provided by the Open Secrets,
    it is easy to understand where they are coming from. Looking back at
    Friday the 12th, the House voted on Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), the
    controversial bill that gives power to the executive branch to
    negotiate treaties. TPA limit's Congress' ability to better a
    trade deal by subjecting members of Congress to 90 days of reviewing the
    trade agreement, prohibiting any amendments on the implementing
    legislation, and giving them an up or down vote.


    TPA passed with a mere 219-211 vote with only 218 needed to pass. The real shocker
    comes from the amount of money each Representative received for a yes
    vote. In total, $197,869,145 was given to Representatives for a yes vote where as $23,065,231 was given in opposition.
    John Boehner (R-OH) received $5.3 million for a "yea" vote and was the highest paid legislator.
    Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) received $2.4 million for his "yea" vote.
    Paul Ryan (R-WI) received $2.4 million for a "yea" vote and came in at the third highest paid legislator.
    Pat Tiberi (R-OH) follows Paul Ryan, coming in the fourth spot having received $1.6 million for his "yea" vote

    The fifth highest paid legislator is somewhat of a "hero" in comparison to others. Representative Steny Hoyer (D-MD) received $1.6 million
    for a yes vote and only $282,710 for a no vote. Despite of his high
    contribution from those in favor of TPA, he still voted a solid nay.

    We also have other hero stories.
    Joe Crowley (D-NY) received 1.3 million for a "yea" vote and only $72,550 for a "nay" vote and he still voted against TPA.
    Patrick Murphy (D-FL) received 1.1 million for a "yea" vote and only $213,360 for a "nay" vote and still voted against it.
    Richard Neal D(MA) received $1.1 million for a "yea" vote and a mere $47,625 for a "nay" vote and still voted against it.

    Democrats are not the only heroes in this voting session. GOP members spoke very loud and clear.
    Mick Mulvaney (R-SC) received $541,746 for a "yea" vote and no money at all for a "nay" vote and he still voted "nay!"
    Andy Harris (R-MD) received $254,803 for a "yea" vote and no money at all for a "nay" vote and he still voted "nay".
    Thomas Massie (R-KY) received $250,328 for a "yea" vote and no money at all for a "nay" vote and he still voted "nay."
    Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) received $180,832 for a "yea" vote and no money at all for a "nay vote" and she still voted "nay."
     

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