It doesn’t look like the removal of the Lieberman-Graham detainee photo suppression amendment has softened many progressives toward the supplemental.
Numerous citizen whips report that Tammy Baldwin, Yvette Clarke and Lynn Woolsey will vote against the supplemental. It’s also being reported that John Lewis, Diane Watson and Keith Ellison will vote "no." Mike Thompson, Jan Schakowski, Jared Polis, Donna Edwards, James McDermott, Carol Shea-Porter leaning "against."
Sounds like Rahm finally has one vote willing to openly commit — Jane Harman.
We’re also hearing that a (very) few people who gave money to candidates through Blue America are being told that these offices will only consider their input if they live in the district. Let us know if that happens.
Keep those calls coming, and tell us what you hear with our Whip Tool.
| Connie P. | Tammy Baldwin voted "no" before and intends to vote "no" once more. I also called the offices of people who I gave money to help them get elected to Congress: Eric Massa, Donna Edwards,Carol Shea-Porter, Chellie Pingree and Steve Kagen, also from Wisconsin. I also called Gwen Moore from WI, but got a cold shoulder. Her staffer said that she would only be responsive to people in her district. I also called Dennis Kucinich as he was recently in Madison for The Progressive Magazine’s 100th birthday and gave a very good speech about become more active and demanding that our elected officials do our bidding NOT the lobbyists. I thanked him for his long-time support of Progressive causes. | Rep. Tammy Baldwin | (202) 225-2906 |
| Barbara C. | I emailed George Miller. He is a good man and I am sure he will do the right thing. | Rep. George Miller | 202-225-2095 |
| Vicki F. | My youngest son just turned 20 years old in IRAQ he has 2 years left in the U.S.Army I am a Mother begging you to please end this since less war and the rest of them as well. vote NO against H.R.2346 the 2009Supplemental Appropriations Act. | Rep. Tammy Baldwin | (202) 225-2906 |
| William L. | Rep. Yvette Clarke — She is voting against it | Rep. Yvette Clarke | (202) 225-6231 |
| Kathleen L | The staffer immediately recognized the bill I was referring to, and said it was important to Rep. Welch to know how Vermonters feel about these issues. She was positive and encouraging. | Rep. Peter Welch | (202 225-4115 |
| Richard D. | [Maxine Waters] office said she would vote against it. I also called my representative, Becerra. No commitment there. | Rep. Javier Becerra | (202) 225-6235 |
| Randy C | Here is the Facebook message that I received from Rep. Jared Polis D-CO-02 at 6pm EDT 6-8-09 Jared sent you a message. Re: H.R. 2346, the 2009 Supplemental Appropriations Act "I am still deciding how to vote. I do like the inclusion of IMF monies. I will listen to both sides and then decide." | Rep. Jared Polis | (202) 225-2161 |
| Dominick D. | Mike Thompson — I spoke with an Aide and he tod me Mike Voted against it the first and he likely will vote against it this time too! | Rep. Mike Thompson | (202) 225-3311 |
| C.B.P. | Aide who answered the phone said Congresswoman Watson has not decided but is leaning toward voting no. | Rep. Diane Watson | (202) 225-7084 |
| Nejat D. | She intends to vote against the bill. | Rep. Lynn Woolsey | (202) 225-5161 |
| R.J.L. | Office admin took my message asking my Rep to vote against HR 2346. | Rep. Nydia Velazquez | (202) 225-2361 |
| T.B.N. | Keith Ellison voting against 2346, according to Ruth in office | Rep. Keith Ellison | (202) 225-4755 |
| Joe & Judy D. | Rep. Jan Schakowsky’s staff thanked me for calling. I also told them that just about everyone I know thinks that "Jan" is one of THE BEST elected officials in Washington DC. | Rep. Jan Schakowsky | (202) 225-2111 |
| John C. | Matt was very helpful, he doesn’t know how Kagen will vote. He did note that Kagen voted against it the first time. | Rep. Steve Kagen | (202) 225-5665 |
| Joseph C. | Guy in office ("Jim" I think) says Brady hasn’t taken a position yet. He asked what my position was. I told him that I’d like him to vote against the supplemental. | Rep. Robert Brady | (202) 225-4731 |
| Martha T. | Rep. Mike Michaud is still mulling. The man who answered the phone asked me how I felt about the bill. I told him I was very much against the war and any money to keep it going. He then said,"Wonderful..I’ll pass that information along." I would say. Rep. Michaud is a no…from his past voting record. | Rep. Mike Michaud | (202) 225-6306 |
| Randy C. | Conchita Cruz Leg Asst. said Rep. Polis is leaning toward voting no. She said they were getting lots of calls in support of a no vote. Good Job | Rep. Jared Polis | (202) 225-2161 |
| Barbara G | She’ll pass on the message to Peter Welch. Doesn’t know his position. However, he ran as an anti-war candidate. | Rep. Peter Welch | (202 225-4115 |
| Cathy C. | Called Xavier Becerra’s office (California district 31). No one in the office knows what his position is on H.R. 2346. Very weird. | Rep. Javier Becerra | (202) 225-6235 |
| Gabrielle V. | I identified myself, told Rep. Hinchey’s assistant where I lived (i.e. that I was one of his constituents), and said my piece. The assistant just said, "OK," and then we said our goodbyes. It was kind of weird, because usually I am asked for my name and zip code when I call, and that didn’t happen this time. In fact, there was virtually no response! | Rep. Maurice Hinchey | (202) 225-6335 |
| Eric R. | "It’s being looked at very seriously." No position otherwise. | Rep. Michael Michaud | (202) 225-6306 |
| Marina S | They are pretty sure he is voting against it. I told them to make sure he did. | Rep. James McDermott | (206) 553-7170 |
| Jerry S. | Staffer said it’ll come down to the wire, and that "she can be swayed either way." | Rep. Niki Tsongas | (202) 225-3411 |





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Awesome work pups! Keep those phones ringing!
Hooray for the whip tool! Looks like Woolsey’ll do the right thing. YAY.
Huffo headlining Lieberman (I-srael) threatening to shut down Senate over pics.
Just called Rep Matsui (CA) and got positive feedback from receptionist that Matsui voted against last supplemental, and will do so this time, again. Left message on voice mail for the legislative aide handling supplemental. Documented on whip tool. On we sludge . .