Congressmen 'No'

Economy | What happens when Democrats vote against the president? | Emily Belz

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—"How about those House Republicans?" Sen. Jim DeMint said to a roomful of cheers at the Heritage Foundation after the House GOP uniformly rejected the proposed stimulus package at the end of January, energizing GOP lawmakers in both chambers.

It isn't just Republicans who objected to what they call a spending bill disguised as stimulus—so did 11 Democrats, four of whom are freshmen who will face tough reelections in 2010 in conservative districts. Most of them objected to the spending that wasn't directed toward infrastructure or job creation. House Democratic leadership let the insurrection pass because the bill passed—but they will be asked to pay in future votes where the outcome is less sure.

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