** House Dem Caucus Rejects Tax Cut Deal in its Current Form **

[Clio the Leo]

@benpolitico: House Democratic caucus, a Hill staffer emails, just voted to reject the tax deal.
http://twitter.com/#!/benpolitico/status/12901852769165313

"In the form that it was negotiated it is not acceptable to the House Democratc Caucus" Rep. Van Hollen just now on tax package
http://twitter.com/#!/newmediajim/status/12902460276346880


Developing.....

[Bryn]

1. What does that mean?

Hopeful for better deal without tax cuts for the greedy that would hurt 99ers of us. Many good wealthy people have spoken out that they do not want tax cuts for themselves, they want to put in economy, help to build new roads, bridges, etc.

[John Q. Citizen]

7. The givaway to the wealthy is obscene and the attack on Social Security is insane.

This deal is a bad deal for Americans.

[Bryn]

12. I completely agree with you!

Hope we will get a better deal for Americans.

[drm604]

2. This is going to get interesting.

:popcorn:

[Clio the Leo]

9. it's superfun!

gimme some :popcorn:

[saracat]

3. Somuch for the Presidrnt saying he had the support of "liberal " Dems! LOL!

[Clio the Leo]

4. ** @samsteinhp: House caucus vote against tax deal is not a "deal killer" aide says....

@samsteinhp: House caucus vote against tax deal is not a "deal killer" aide says. just a rejection of package in current form.
http://twitter.com/#!/samsteinhp/status/12904968071675905

[gateley]

5. I just read an interview w/Weiner and he said they weren't necessarily looking

to block this, but to make it better.

This is kind of a surprise to me (the vote) because we've been hearing it'll probably pass even though not too many actually like it. I know this isn't THE VOTE, but it's telling and maybe a portent of what's to come?

Thanks for posting this, Clio! :hi:

[Clio the Leo]

8. let's hope making it better doesn't kill the whole thing. nt

[gateley]

16. Here's what Weiner said - which doesn't really give specifics, but...

/snip

Rep. Anthony Weiner: Our objective isn’t to necessarily block it. We’re trying to improve it. We’re trying to get some things included in the deal that aren’t. We’re trying to get some things taken out. If the idea is that, that this is a take it or leave it deal I think the president is going to realize that there are going to be a lot of Democrats who are going to be voting no. /snip

http://blogs.abcnews.com/george/2010/12/rep-weiner-obama-more-negotiator-in-chief-than-leader-of-our-country.html

[Clio the Leo]

6. "House vote was non-binding. motion introduced by defazio and doggett"

http://twitter.com/#!/samsteinhp/status/12905646466801664

[badtoworse]

10. It doesn't need to win in the caucus to pass in the full House

It will get strong support from the Repub's and could pass even if more than 50% of Democtrats vote against it.

[Clio the Leo]

11. "doesn't mean leadership won't put bill on floor"

From @RussertXM_NBC: House Dems voted to NOT take up tax bill BUT it's non-binding vote and doesn't mean leadership won't put it on floor
http://twitter.com/#!/chucktodd/status/12906046364327937

[indimuse]

13. KNR!!

good! fix it!

[Beetwasher]

14. Cool, I Hope They Can Leverage An Even Better Deal! This Is How The Game Is Played!

n/t

[Clio the Leo]

15. ** tax cut deal can still pass house if Boehner whips enough votes for it.

tax cut deal can still pass house if Boehner whips enough votes for it.
http://twitter.com/#!/chrislhayes/status/12907626673217536

[Clio the Leo]

17. ** "House leadership WILL bring up the tax bill for a vote IF Senate passes it."

http://twitter.com/#!/chucktodd/status/12906656488751104

[jefferson_dem]

18. Non binding symbolic gesture.

Odds are it will pass.

[gateley]

20. That seems to be the general understanding. I was surprised at even this, though. nt

[Clio the Leo]

19. ** decision means the package will not be brought to the House floor for a vote this year

"Formal statement from House Dem Caucus: "The decision means the package will not be brought to the House floor for a vote this year."
http://twitter.com/#!/markknoller/status/12913580038955008

Is this just big talk? Or is Nancy on board with this?

[ProSense]

22. This is getting interesting. n/t

[Clio the Leo]

25. Secret Service is heating up "The Beast" as we speak....

[Clio the Leo]

21. ** "Doggett on tax deal: Biden told us "take it or leave it. We said leave it."

@jbendery: Doggett on tax deal: Biden told us "take it or leave it. We said leave it."
http://twitter.com/#!/jbendery/status/12913675123818496

[Clio the Leo]

23. ** "DeFazio on caucus vote rejecting tax deal: "it was nearly unanimous."

http://twitter.com/#!/rickklein/status/12915371199696897

[Clio the Leo]

24. ** "DeFazio: 99 percent of Dems oppose tax deal. "we don't want it to come to the floor."

http://twitter.com/#!/rickklein/status/12915571821641729

[jefferson_dem]

26. Reports that Dems won't bring bill to floor this year is NOT accurate. have confirmed that w 3 Dems

http://twitter.com/#!/jonward11/status/12915784091176961

[Clio the Leo]

28. Wouldn't you just DIE to be a tourist on the Hill right now?

.... not that we'd be BETTER informed, but at least we could read Twitter in the rotunda or the Senate balcony or something! lol

[Clio the Leo]

27. **statement circulating that they won't bring bill to floor this year is NOT accurate...

statement circulating from House Dem Caucus that they won't bring bill to floor this year is NOT accurate. have confirmed that w 3 Dems
http://twitter.com/#!/jonward11/status/12915784091176961

MY HEAD IS SPINNING!!! lol THANK YOU GOD FOR TWITTER!!!!

[ProSense]

29. There is some hardball going on here. While

it's a link to National Review, TPM is reporting that the Senate tabled their version of the DREAM Act and will vote on the House version.

See the "breaking" banner on TPM's front page

[Clio the Leo]

30. ** PELOSI!!!!: we will work to improve it before having a floor vote.

House Dems passed a resolution rejecting the tax cut proposal as currently written-we will work to improve it before having a floor vote.
http://twitter.com/#!/SpeakerPelosi/status/12917592947691521

[Beetwasher]

31. Good! The More We Can Squeeze Out Of This Deal The Better!

n/t

[Tatiana]

32. I am happy to see that Congress has decided to do the job we pay them to do.

Good on Nancy Pelosi (as usual) along with Chris Van Hollen (color me shocked).

Hopefully we will see a more palatable bill emerge that can be rammed down the throats of the Republicans before the year is out.

I hope Reid doesn't let the working class people down.

I have not seen this much fire from Congressional Dems in a long time, so I must thank the President.

[Clio the Leo]

33. ** Tax vote tonight in the Senate, says Reid.

http://twitter.com/#!/ivylarsen/status/12920630995329024

[Clio the Leo]

34. ** Sherman and Bresnahan explain that Dem caucus vote

Sherman and Bresnahan explain that Dem caucus vote
http://is.gd/irVtn

[Clio the Leo]

35. The number of reps signing the bill (what I was waiting for) is 54...

http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2010/12/54-liberal-house-dems-release-letter-opposing-obamas-tax-cut-deal.php

[Clio the Leo]

36. ** WH Strategy: Sen Dems use another bill already passed by House, add new tax deal, send back ....

Sen Dems use another bill already passed by House, add new tax deal, send back to House
http://twitter.com/#!/edhenrycnn/status/12925406449504256

[Clio the Leo]

37. ** the resolution passed this am was a surprise to leadership....

the rez house democrats passed this am not to take up the prez tax package was a surprise to ldshp, but being embraced. house dems FURIOUS
http://twitter.com/#!/DanaBashCNN/status/12925329874100224

[avaistheone1]

38. UNPRECEDENTED First time the Dem Caucus has gone against the President on a major issue

Rep Peter DeFazio reported a short time ago on the Thom Hartman show.

[ProSense]

41. Unprecedented for this President. n/t

[Phx_Dem]

39. Great. I wonder how they'll like the GOP version that passes the House and Senate

in January or February?

[truthspeak]

40. So the House wants to destroy the democratic party huh?

lol incredible...they are DETERMINED to become a minority and irrelevant party for another decade. Reagan revolution part 2, here we come. smh. Obama should just run against the whole congress for real.

[avaistheone1]

43. Looks like President Obama has taken that job on by himself.

Obama is himself heralding the Reagan Revolution part 2. Note that Obama is not even willing to repeal the Bush tax cuts, much less the Reagan tax cuts.

Let's not forget how much Obama praised Reagan during his campaign. Now we see why.

[frugal99]

42. THANK YOU!!

[recadna]

44. At end, they all fall in line and vote for it

We saw it in HC debate. "Progressive dems" threatened to vote against HC reform because it lacked Public option...and they all voted for it at the end because it is "the best they can get".

[GSLevel9]

45. this is about to get REALLY interesting. nt