Alabama Senators:
- Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL)
- Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL)
Freedom Index issue of the January 9, 2012 The New American magazine:
- International Monetary Fund (IMF) loans- S.679, amendment introduced by Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC) to repeal the authority to provide certain loans to the IMF. It would have rescinded up to $108 billion previously appropriated funds. The IMF is an offspring of the United Nations. His amendment was rejected by a vote of 44 to 55 (Roll Call 99). Both Senator Richard Shelby and Senator Jeff Sessions voted in favor of this amendment.
- Debt Deal- S.365, increased the debt limit and hole we are in. The Senate passed it by a vote of 74 to 26 on August 2, 2011. Senator Richard Shelby and Senator Jeff Sessions voted against increasing our national debt.
- Debt Limit Disapproval- Senate Joint Resolution 25, disapproved of President Obama's raising the debt limit $900 billion. It was rejected by a vote of 45 to 52 (Roll Call 130) Both Alabama Senators voted in favor of it. Thanks for standing up for taxpayers.
- Trade Promotion Authority- Senator Mitch McConnell (R_KY) introduced an amendment to reinstate trade promotion through 2013 for expediting trade bills (fast track). Both Alabama Senators voted against it. They should be commended for standing up for Congress' authority and responsibility to deliberate and legislate.. It was rejected by a vote of 45 to 55 (Roll Call 141).
- President Obama's JOBS Program- S.1660, would have provided $175 billion in spending. Both Alabama Senators voted no to a motion to invoke cloture on October 11, 2011 killing it by a vote of 50 to 49 (Roll Call 160). The interference of the government is the largest burden to a healthy economy. They deserve kudos for a job well done.
- South Korea Trade Agreement-H.R. 3080, was passed by a vote of 83 to 15 on October 12, 2011 (Roll Call 161). The U.S. Constitution gives Congress the sole authority "to regulate commerce with foreign nations." Both Alabama Senators sadly voted to transfer that authority to supra-national entities.
- Net Neutrality- Senate Joint Resolution 6, to nullify the Federal Communications Commission's net neutrality rules; giving the federal government more control over the internet. The Senate rejected it by a vote of 46 to 52 on November 10, 2011 (Roll Call 200). Both Alabama Senators voted in favor of keeping the government out of the internet.
- Cross state pollution- Senate Joint Resolution 27, would have negated the regulation happy EPA. It was rejected by a vote of 41 to 56 (Roll Call 201). Senator Richard Shelby voted yea for a strong economy. Senator Jeff Sessions did not on this bill.
- Agriculture-Commerce-Justice-Science-Transportation-HUD Appropriations-H.R. 2112 was passed by a vote of 70 to 30 on November 17, 2011 (Roll Call 208). Both Alabama Senators voted against this massive spending plan.
- Indefinate Detention- S. 1867 was worded as to make the United States part of the battlefield in the war on terrorism. U.S. citizens accused of terrorism can be detained by military forces indefinately without charge or trial. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) introduced the amendment to protect U.S. citizens. It was rejected by a vote 45 to 55 (Roll Call 214). Both Alabama Senators voted in favor of cancelling the rights of American citizens at the whim of the President.
From time to time our leaders need to hear from their constituents. They need to hear from the people both in times of righteous anger and humble thanks. When they are doing a good job; let them know. This is the government of the people, by the people, and for the people. Take part in the process and get involved in grassroots activism. When a gear is sticking; you grease it. When politicians err; the protests of the people are the grease.
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