iwriteaboutfeminism:
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twitchystitchwitch:
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iwriteaboutfeminism:
Our first victory against trump!
Time to start celebrating ALL the small wins, because EVERY win means a lot, and every win helps us fight for the next one!
I think it’s important to note that this bill only failed because it needed 2/3rds majority - if it had needed only a simple majority, it would have passed.
I urge you to look up your MoC and see how they voted, then reach out to their office to either praise them or express your disgust with their vote. Part of the reason that MoCs start catering to more conservative voices is because those voices actually give them feedback. The left needs to start doing that too.
Where do you look to see the way members of congress voted on specific bills?
Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
You can search the bill number and then search for your rep or other reps you’re interested in seeing. The bill in the article above is HR 9495.
Thank you very much. I always try to find stuff like this but lately my brain has been too fried
HI SO. This bill is going back on the docket on MONDAY 11/18 and this time will only need a simple majority to pass. That’s 220 votes. It got 245 this week. If there is any time to reach out to your MoC’s office, it’s now. I emailed my rep yesterday and plan on calling her office as well.
I work for a nonprofit and while this bill likely won’t affect my job, being that it’s a small hyper-regional organization, it WILL affect organizations like the ACLU and the SPLC. It could defund Planned Parenthood. That’s a Big Fucking Deal and not a power that we want to let Trump have.
Yes, this is an important update!
These are the Democratic Representatives who voted for the bill originally. If your Rep is on this list, PLEASE CALL THEIR OFFICE THIS WEEKEND.
Capital Switchboard: 202-224-3121
Update:
the House voted in committee today with several of the Democrats loudly opposing it (good thing). A full House vote is expected later this week, either Wednesday or Thursday (probably Thursday)
So it’s important to keep up the pressure and keep on making your voices heard!
Same thing as before :
Find your representative here:
Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
clerk.house.gov
If your Rep is one of the Dems that voted “Yes” on this, tell them this is their chance to stop this bill and not give Trump more powers. Tell them you’ll vote for them in the next election if they vote “no” on this bill.
If your Rep is Republican, tell them that this bill would also affect the Salvation Army as it is nonprofit.
If your Rep previously voted “No” on this bill,encourage them to keep their stand and stick to their “No”,and thank them for this.
CALL TOOLS :
If you’re nervous about calling use Resistbot to write them instead! Text RESIST to 50409 to get started.
Here’s the ACLU call tool:
Congress: Protect The Right to Dissent
Congress is considering a bill that threatens free speech under the guise of national security - and we can’t let it pass. Take action again
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FFTF ’s updated call tool:
URGENT: Tell your reps to vote NO on H.R. 9495!
Fight for the Future
Don’t forget to fax as well:
Free Fax: Send Faxes Online Free
Send a fax to anywhere in the U.S. or Canada for free.
FaxZero.com
Call in number is 319-313-7674
Script you can also use :
“I am calling to urge my representative to vote no on H.R. 9495 . This is a dangerous bill would give the Trump administration unilateral power to label any non-profit as terrorist supporting and shut it down without due process. I am calling on my representative to defend civil rights organizations and oppose this bill. Thank you.”
ACT ON THIS. Please.