HR2454 American Clean Energy And Security Act of 2009, AKA the ‘cap and trade’ bill, passed the house this evening 219 to 212.

Once again, they didn’t even read it.

You would think that maybe, just maybe, with the new information regarding the suppression of an EPA report that cast serious doubt about the validity of government’s current views on ‘global warming’, that congress would at least delay the vote until this information could be looked into. However, that would mean putting their country ahead of their own agenda and self-interest, something that these lying, thieving scum that infest congress are completely incapable of.

8 Republicans sided with the liberal left against the American people to pass this bill by 7 votes. They are:

I’ve added their contact info for those who might be inclined to voice their displeasure.

Rep. Mark Kirk of Illinois actually had the balls to post a video of himself on YouTube ostensibly ‘reading’ the bill. Being a man of great courage though, he has disabled comments on the video. Luckily for us, someone actually re-posted the video with comments fully enabled. Please feel free to share your feelings about his vote: Mark Kirk video on YouTube

It’s important to point out that 44 Democrats voted against this stinking pile of crap. Regardless of our philosophical differences, on this particular day, these Democrats - along with the Republicans who stood their ground - are patriots.

Full roll call vote here.

Michelle Malkin was live-blogging this thing all day, and it looks to have been a real circus, with Waxman reportedly soliciting and cutting deals right on the House floor. There are simply no words to describe the lack of respect these lowlife creeps show for the people’s house.

Did you know they actually had a moment of silence for dead child-molester Michael Jackson? Shortly after, Rep. Tom Price asked for a moment of silence for all those who would lose their jobs under this bill. His request, of course, was denied.

Michelle Malkin’s liveblog links:

  1. Cap and tax liveblog: Democrats limit debate, stampede toward national energy tax
  2. Cap and tax liveblog, Pt II: Pay attention to House floor games; 14 undecideds; let’s play “Where’s the Bill?â€
  3. Cap and trade liveblog, part 3: (Mini)-Filibuster; Vote time; Final vote - passes 219-212

-Cnation