Thread: Help Stop Health Care bill - latest information,please call!

THIS IS THE MOST CURRENT INFORMATION WE HAVE. Please share this with any and everyone you know that wants to help stop this legislation.

Code Red tally is: (http://www.nrcc.org/CodeRed/)
201 No
188 Yes
42 Undecided

There are names with phone numbers - they must be called first . You can use the link below to get other names. We will also send another copy of the updated Blue Dogs and Moderates hit list from earlier this week.


We have also added to the list of the 9 pro-life Democrats considering voting YES at the end of this list. Some of these individuals are in this list as well.


Info from the floor:
* -- Voted for Stupak amendment in November
(Y) -- Voted yes in November
(N) -- Voted no in November

All House Republicans are expected to vote no.

Firm No, Leaning No, Likely No (34)
John Adler (N.J.) (N) Waiting to see bill. Sounded like a no on Fox News, saying House and Senate bills fail to address cost containment



Michael Arcuri (N.Y.) (Y) Some reports have him as firm no, but Rules Committee member hasn't closed the door yet



John Barrow (Ga.) * (N) Voted no last year in committee and on floor. Likely no

Marion Berry (Ark.) * (Y) Tel: 202-225-4076 / Fax: 202-225-5602 - Has been critical of the president since announcing his retirement. Strong backer of Stupak language

Dan Boren (Okla.) * (N) Won't be changing his mind - firm no

Bobby Bright (Ala.) * (N) Voted against House health bill, stimulus and climate change. Firm no

Ben Chandler (Ky.) * (N) His office told The Plum Line his position hasn't changed since November

Travis Childers (Miss.) * (N) In toss-up reelection race

Henry Cuellar (Texas) * (Y) Cuellar told Investor's Business Daily that without changes to abortion language, he's a no

Artur Davis (Ala.) * (N) Running for governor, but will make sure to return to D.C. to vote no

Lincoln Davis (Tenn.) * (N) Voted no first time, and most expect him to vote no again

Joe Donnelly (Ind.) * (Y) Tel: 202-225-3915 / Fax: 202-225-6798 - Among the Stupak dozen - will vote no unless abortion language in Senate bill is changed, according to The Rochester Sentinel

Steve Driehaus (Ohio) * (Y) Tel: 202-225-2216 / Fax: 202-225-3012 - In toss-up race in November. Member of Stupak's group

Chet Edwards (Texas) (N) Perennial GOP target. Edwards spokesman told CNN he will vote no

Luis Gutierrez (Ill.) (Y) Citing immigration language, Gutierrez said on MSNBC that "I can't support this bill." Lawmaker has lambasted the president on not moving immigration reform yet. Warned that other Hispanic lawmakers will also vote no

Larry Kissell (N.C.) (N) GOP target, but reelection chances on the rise. Firm no

Frank Kratovil (Md.) (N) Voted for climate change; says he will vote no

Dennis Kucinich (Ohio) (N) Progressive was on the fence before House vote last fall - not this time. He's a firm no

Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (S.D.) (N) Congresswoman told the Rapid City Journal she's a no, noting she is not a fan of reconciliation

Tim Holden (Pa.) * (N) Voted against healthcare and climate change in 2009. Told The Republican Herald that he is a no, citing abortion and "significant" cuts to Medicare and Medicaid

Daniel Lipinski (Ill.) * (Y) Will not vote for abortion language in Senate bill, but has other concerns as well. Democratic leaders cannot count on Lipinski

Jim Marshall (Ga.) * (N) Perennial GOP target, but favored to win reelection. Told The Hill he's a no

Jim Matheson (Utah) * (N) President Obama this year tapped brother for post, but Matheson still a likely no

Mike McIntyre (N.C.) * (N) Seven-term lawmaker rejected House health bill and climate change. Spokesman tells The Hill McIntyre is a no. Expected to win reelection easily even though Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) won district

Mike McMahon (N.Y.) (N) Suggested last month he was a no to the Staten Island Advance. McMahon told The Hill on March 12 he is leaning no

Charlie Melancon (La.) * (N) Senate hopeful voted no in November and no in committee. Likely no

Walt Minnick (Idaho) (N) One of the House's most conservative members. Firm no

Collin Peterson (Minn.) * (N) Ag chairman not shy in bucking leadership. Firm no

Mike Ross (Ark.) * (N) Voted for bill in committee, but not since. Firm no

Heath Shuler (N.C.) * (N) CNN reporting Shuler is a no. Doesn't hold his tongue when he opposes Democratic leaders. Critic of reconciliation

Ike Skelton (Mo.) * (N) GOP targeting his seat. Armed Services Committee chairman is a firm no

Bart Stupak (Mich.) * (Y) No deal with leadership on abortion = no vote on final bill for Stupak and other Democratic opponents of abortion rights

Gene Taylor (Miss.) * (N) Has been a firm no all Congress. Constituents last summer urged him to get others to vote no

Harry Teague (N.M.) * (N) Told The Hill that he will review bill to see if final bill brings costs down. If "we are in the same place - a no"

Firm Yes (2)
Dale Kildee (Mich.) * (Y) Not one of Stupak's dozen

Silvestre Reyes (Texas) * (Y) Intelligence panel chairman on board

Leaning Yes (3)
Russ Carnahan (Mo.) (Y) In competitive race this fall, but should win

Gerry Connolly (Va.) (Y) If he votes no, bill will not pass. Likely yes

Vic Snyder (Ark.) * (Y) Not seeking reelection. Snyder said on Fox News he is leaning yes

Undecided (73)
Jason Altmire (Pa.) * (N) Many view Altmire as key to passage. He said on Fox News he has "open mind." Voted no in committee and on floor, but bottom line is his yes vote is gettable

Joe Baca (Calif.) * (Y) Must-have for leadership

Brian Baird (Wash.) (N) Retiring member who bucked party on Iraq war surge

Melissa Bean (Ill.) (Y) Conservative Democrat well-positioned for midterm election

Shelley Berkley (Nev.) (Y) Told Politico she does not like the Senaet bill

Sanford Bishop Jr. (Ga.) * (Y) Tel: 202-225-3631 / Fax: 202-225-2203 Favors Stupak provision

Tim Bishop (N.Y.) (Y) Must-have vote for leadership. Bishop's office told CNN that the New York lawmaker wants major changes to Senate bill

John Boccieri (Ohio) * (N) GOP target

Rick Boucher (Va.) (N) GOP target

Allen Boyd (Fla.) (N) Facing primary challenge

Michael Capuano (Y) Wanted to be a senator, but doesn't trust the Senate. TPM reported that Capuano is leaning no. In an e-mail to supporters, Capuano said he has many problems with Senate measure

Dennis Cardoza (Calif.) * (Y) Secured language for district before last year's vote

Chris Carney (Pa.) * (Y) A "no" vote here would be a setback for leadership

Jim Cooper (Tenn) * (Y) Has had up-and-down relationship with Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.)

Jim Costa (Calif.) * (Y) Secured project for his district before November vote

Jerry Costello (Ill.) * (Y) Tel: 202-225-5661 / Fax: 202-225-0285 - Was a late yes in the fall. Proponent of Stupak language

Joe Courtney (Conn.) (Y) Wary of excise tax, but likely yes

Kathy Dahlkemper (Pa.) * (Y) Tel: 202-225-5406 / Fax: 202-225-3103 - GOP target. Her yes vote could be key to passage. Strong backer of Stupak language

Mike Doyle (Pa.) * (Y) Must-have vote for leadership; not politically vulnerable

Bob Etheridge (N.C.) * (Y) Passed up Senate run

Brad Ellsworth (Ind.) * (Y) Tel: 202-225-4636 / Fax: 202-225-3284 - Senate hopeful who is big supporter of Stupak language

Bill Foster (Ill.) (Y) GOP target

Gabrielle Giffords (Ariz.) (Y) GOP target

Bart Gordon (Tenn.) * (N) Retiring committee chairman

Raul Grijalva (Ariz.) (Y) Despite many threats, Arizona liberal expected to vote yes

John Hall (N.Y.) (Y) Democratic leaders may lose other Dems from N.Y., but need to keep Hall on board

Debbie Halvorson (Ill.) (Y) Politically vulnerable, but favored to win her reelection race

Baron Hill (Ind.) * (Y) Passed up Senate run

Jim Himes (Conn.) (Y) Must-have vote for leadership. Likely yes

Steve Kagen (Wis.) (Y) Told Fox 11 in Wisconsin that he prefers more incremental approach; doesn't trust Senate

Paul Kanjorski (Pa.) * (Y) GOP target

Marcy Kaptur (Ohio) * (Y) Voted with leadership first time around, but doesn't toe the party line. Wants Stupak language but that's not a deal breaker

Mary Jo Kilroy (Ohio) (Y) In toss-up race this November

Ron Kind (Wis.) (Y) Represents competitive district. Voted against bill in committee

Ann Kirkpatrick (Ariz.) (Y) GOP target

Ron Klein (Fla.) (Y) GOP target

Suzanne Kosmas (Fla.) (N) Easily won her race in 2008; her 2010 race will be tighter

Jim Langevin (R.I.) * (Y) Langevin's seat not in danger this fall. He has previously fended off primary challenges

Dan Maffei (N.Y.) (Y) Former Ways and Means aide is seen as gettable

Betsy Markey (Colo.) (N) Was a late no last time. In early March, Markey declined to be interviewed by Denver Post on her position on bill. Likely target for Democratic leaders

Jerry McNerney (Calif.) (Y) Waiting for final language. There are false reports of him being a firm no

Mike Michaud (Maine) * (Y) Likely yes

Harry Mitchell (Ariz.) (Y) GOP target

Alan Mollohan (W.Va.) * (Y) In November, seat was considered safe. Now, he's in a tight race

Dennis Moore (Kan.) (Y) Retiring this year

Chris Murphy (Conn.) (Y) GOP target

Scott Murphy (N.Y.) (N) Reelection race looks good, for now

Richard Neal (Mass.) * (Y) Tel: 202-225-5601 / Fax: 202-225-8112
Better vote yes if he wants to take Ways and Means gavel; fan of Stupak language

Glenn Nye (Va.) (N) In toss-up race

Jim Oberstar (Minn.) * (Y) Tel: 202-727-7474 / Fax: 202-225-6211
Wants to vote yes, but also wants Stupak language

David Obey (Wis.) * (Y) Waiting to review bill language; likely yes
Solomon Ortiz (Texas) * (Y) Was a late yes last time around
Bill Owens (N.Y.) (Y) One of first votes in Congress was yes on House health bill; media reports have him as undecided

Tom Perriello (Va.) * (Y) In toss-up race this fall; Pelosi had long talk with the Virginia Democrat on March 10 on the House floor

Earl Pomeroy (N.D.) * (Y) Voted against bill in committee, and for it on the House floor

Nick Rahall (W.Va.) * (Y) Another panel chairman on the fence

Ciro Rodriguez (Texas) * (Y) Considered by Cook Political Report to "likely" retain seat

Tim Ryan (Ohio) * (Y) Tel: 202-225-5261 / Fax: 202-225-3719 - Opposes abortion rights; voted for Stupak language

John Salazar (Colo.) * (Y) GOP target

Loretta Sanchez (Calif.) (Y) Was a late yes in November

Mark Schauer (Mich.) (Y) In tossup race this fall

Carol Shea-Porter (N.H.) (Y) In toss-up race, according to Cook Political Report

Zack Space (Ohio) * (Y) Voted yes in committee and yes on the floor last year

Adam Smith (Wash.) (Y) Was a late yes in November

John Spratt (S.C.) * (Y) Budget Committee chairman is in competitive reelection race. Spratt will soon be trying to collect votes for his budget resolution

Betty Sutton (Ohio) (Y) GOP target

John Tanner (Tenn.) * (N) House deputy whip not running for reelection, but he still will need to be convinced to get to yes. Voted no in committee and on floor

Dina Titus (Nev.) (Y) Her office told The Hill the congresswoman is undecided. Voted no in committee and yes on the floor last year

Paul Tonko (N.Y.) (Y) Waiting for Congressional Budget Office numbers

Anthony Weiner (N.Y.) (Y) On March 12, Weiner noted that 290 times this Congress, the Senate has failed to act on bills passed by the House, adding, "Fool us once, shame on you, fool me 290 times, shame on us."

Charlie Wilson (Ohio) * (Y) Tel: 202-225-5705 / Fax: 202-225-5907 - Considered less vulnerable this fall than other Ohio Democrats. Big proponent of Stupak language

David Wu (Ore.) (Y) Was undecided for three hours during 2003 Medicare drug vote, then voted with the GOP

John Yarmuth (Ky.) (Y) Considered a team player. Likely yes


The 9 pro-life Democrats considering voting "yes" are the following:

Jason Altmire (PA-04); (202) 225-2565, (724) 378-0928, (724) 226-1304,
FAX (202) 226-2274, (724) 226-1308, 724-378-6171

John Boccieri (OH-16); (202) 225-3876, (330) 489-4414,
FAX (202) 225-3059, (330) 489-4448

Steve Dreihaus (OH-01); (202) 225-2216, (513) 684-2723,
FAX DC (202) 225-3012, (513) 421-8722

Brad Ellsworth (IN-11); (202) 225-4636, (812) 465-6484, (812) 232-0523,
FAX (202) 225-3284, (812) 232-0526, (812) 422-4761

Baron Hill (IN-09); (202) 225-5315, (812) 288-3999, (812) 336- 3000,
FAX (202) 226-6866, (812) 288-3873

Paul Kanjorski (PA-11); (202) 225-6511, (570) 825-2200, (570) 496-1011, (570) 895-4176
FAX (202) 225-0764; (570) 825-8685

Marcy Kaptur (OH-09); (202) 225-4146, (419) 259-7500,
FAX (202) 225-7711, (419) 255-9623

James Langevin (RI-02); (202) 225-3011, (801) 486-1236, (435) 627-0880, (435) 636-3722,
FAX (202) 225-5976, (401) 737-2982

Charlie Wilson (OH-06); (202) 225-5705, (330) 533-7250, (740) 376-0868, (740) 633-5705, (740) 533-9423, (330) 532-3740
FAX (202) 225-5907, (330) 533-7136, (740) 376-0886, (740) 633-5727, (740) 533-9359

The Greatest Assault on the Constitution In Your Lifetime

If you can make only ONE call, make it to Rep. Louise Slaughter:
Tel: 202-225-3615 / Fax: 202-225-7822

The Washington Examiner has reported that House Democrats appear poised to adopt a rule that would pass the Senate health care bill without actually voting on it. Rep. Louise Slaughter (D-NY) is preparing to pass the health care overhaul through the House of Representatives without a vote, as was originally reported by the National Journal's Congress Daily.

In the "Slaughter Solution," the rule would declare that the House "deems" the Senate version of the health care bill to have been passed by the House. House members would still have to vote on whether to accept the rule, but they would then be able to say they only voted for a rule, not for the bill itself.
Democrats would thereby avoid a direct vote on the health care bill while allowing it to become law!

Constitutional attorney Mark R. Levin asks, "They're going to present a rule, issued by her committee as chairman, that says that the House already adopted the Senate bill when we know it didn't?"


http://hotair.com/greenroom/archives/20 ... t/?print=1

Weblink for phone numbers:
http://www.conservativeusa.org/mega-cong.htm


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I plan to start calling Monday morning and to continue on doing so. Thank you for the new information. As everyone keeps saying, as long as they're not actually voting, they don't have the votes! I believe there is to be a Tea Party/GOP anti-healthcare reform legislation rally at the Capital on Tuesday: we can help reinforce their efforts with our calls.

The Slaughter solution is the most insane thing I have heard. It is a desperate attempt to push a lousy bill, and just make our voices less important than they already are. They are even attempting to take away representation by our duly elected representatives. This makes me wonder about the sanity of whoever hatched this plan.
If it passes the House should just stay home as what they think will count just as much as the constituency -- nothing!

It is against the law. They do not have Constitutional authority to minority vote pass it. There will be repercussions.