Cap and Trade Passes the House

The Waxman-Markey Amendment (H.R. 2454) passed the House today, 219-212. This bill is headed to the Senate, where many do not expect this bill to pass. Here’s what needs to be done to prevent this bill, which will raise taxes on working Americans and more harm on the economy. Call your Senator and urge him to strongly oppose Cap and Trade. You can contact your Senators by calling 202-224-3121 or visit the Senate website to find your Senator’s website.

Additionally, there were eight Republicans who voted for this bill this afternoon. According to the Washington Examiner, here are the eight cap and tax cheerleaders: Reps. Mary Bono Mack (CA), Mike Castle (DE), Steven Kirk (IL), John McHugh (NY), Leonard Lance (NJ), Frank LoBiondo (NJ), Dave Reichert (WA), and Chris Smith (NJ). Hopefully, you will call the number above, as it is the central switchboard, and call to voice your strong disapproval of their votes. Since they identify their party affiliation as a Republican, then they should advocate on behalf of the free markets by fighting against this bill. You can see who voted for the bill here.

Aside from this, there were some Freshmen Democrats, who should consult with former Rep. Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinsky. After all, she promised in 1993 not to vote for the Clinton Energy tax, only to turn around and vote for it. She quickly became a one-term Congresswoman. In Virginia, both Gerry Connolly and Tom Perriello should anticipate strong challenges in 2010. The residents of the 5^th and 11^th Districts did not elect their leaders to raise taxes, rather to work on their behalf to lower the tax burden.