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    Die 15 Demokraten, die dafür gestimmt haben, Trump wahnsinnig neue Befugnisse zu verleihen


    Die 15 Demokraten, die dafür gestimmt haben, Trump wahnsinnig neue Befugnisse zu verleihen

    https://newrepublic.com/post/188693/15-democrats-give-trump-powers

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    2. PinkGlitterButterfly on

      > On November 21, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 9495, the “Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act,” with a 219–184 vote. This bill grants the Secretary of the Treasury the authority to revoke the tax-exempt status of nonprofit organizations by labeling them as “terrorist-supporting.” Notably, 15 Democrats joined Republicans in supporting this legislation.

      • Bill Overview: H.R. 9495 allows the Treasury Secretary, a presidential appointee, to strip nonprofits of their tax-exempt status by designating them as supporters of terrorism. This action could be taken without judicial oversight, raising concerns about potential misuse.

      • Bipartisan Support: While the bill primarily received Republican backing, 15 Democratic representatives also voted in favor. This bipartisan support is surprising, given the potential for the bill to be used against organizations that are critical of the incoming administration.

      • Potential Implications: With President-elect Donald Trump set to assume office, there are concerns that this legislation could be used to target liberal nonprofits, universities, and news outlets by revoking their tax-exempt status, thereby hindering their operations.

      • Democratic Dissent: The 15 Democrats who supported the bill have faced criticism for potentially enabling an authoritarian expansion of executive power, which could be used to suppress dissenting voices and organizations.

      • Next Steps: While President Joe Biden is unlikely to sign this bill into law, the incoming administration, with Republican majorities in both chambers, may reintroduce it. The stance of these 15 Democrats in future votes will be crucial in determining the bill’s fate.

    3. newsspotter on

      Here’s a full list of Democrats who voted for the bill:

      • Colin Allred—Texas
      • Yadira D. Caraveo—Colorado
      • Ed Case—Hawaii
      • Henry Cuellar—Texas
      • Don Davis—North Carolina
      • Jared Golden—Maine
      • Vicente Gonzalez—Texas
      • Suzanne Marie Lee—Nevada
      • Jared Moskowitz—Florida
      • Jimmy Panetta—California
      • Marie Gluesenkamp Perez—Washington
      • Brad Schneider—Illinois
      • Tom Suozzi—New York
      • Norma Torres—California
      • Debbie Wasserman Schultz—Florida

    4. Newscast_Now on

      So do they face primaries like the Tea Party or MAGAs would do or is this just informational?

    5. ct_2004 on

      Is criticizing Israel in any way going to be considered terrorism if this bill becomes law?

      Yes, yes it is.

    7. erikhow on

      Remember these names, and do not let them back anywhere near the political office.

      When you hear people cry fowl of suppressing free speech, this is the legal way it happens.

    8. Uskadelig on

      My rep (Sharice Davids, Kansas) voted in favor of this bill last week. We’ve been calling and pushing back and she voted no today, along with 30-some other dems that changed course.

      We need to be prepared for a marathon. Don’t get complacent. Keep calling. Preserve your energy, but don’t stop speaking up.

    9. AtticusBullfinch on

      As long as the filibuster exists (at least until January), legislation like this is dead on arrival in the Senate. It will be interesting to see if the new Republican Senate kills the filibuster as one of their first acts. Surprised we haven’t seen more speculation about that so far, it is a potentially huge issue.

    11. ArrowheadDZ on

      ~~Luckily this requires designation by the Secretary of the Treasury. I’m sure these dems voted in favor of it given the long standing norms of appointing mature economists to this role, along with the rigorous bipartisan scrutiny all cabinet nominees will *obviously* receive in the nomination process. I don’t see what the problem is.~~

    13. Degg76 on

      I’m not supportive of NPOs being targeted with this piece of legislation. It does seem weird that losing tax exemption would be a such a deal breaker. Oh because donors don’t get a tax deduction. I believe I’m not ok with the wealthy or corporations funding protests. The average US citizen gives less than 10k to charitable organization per yr. So most people aren’t contributing for a tax deduction. Rich people are buying public opinion.

    15. Coastie456 on

      Institutions are only as strong as the people you put in them. Too bad we have no quality control.

    18. AGrandNewAdventure on

      “Supporting mentally ill trans people so these sick individuals can continue to terrorize our young children makes this organization a terrorist supporting organization. Because of this the American Medical Association will no longer be receiving any funding. I have spoken.”

      You just gotta know some shit like this is gonna come out of their mouth.

    19. gregbrahe on

      Time for Biden to revoke the tax exempt status of every right-wing think-tank

    20. jromansz on

      I called Schneider twice. Guess he didn’t get the message. We have 2 years in Illinois now to find another candidate.

    21. MargieGunderson70 on

      Some of these aren’t big surprises but Debbie Wasserman Schultz should be ashamed of herself. She was the chair of the DNC, fer Chrissakes.

    22. ominous_42 on

      How many of these politicians were supported by AIPAC? There’s your answer/problem

    25. BAC05 on

      I say this is a good thing if you can apply it to all churches in the United States. That would be one hell of a windfall.

    27. GunsouBono on

      RIP every civil rights group, climate activist groups, immigration reform groups, black lives matter, and school lunch programs. The GOP wants this the minute their guy gets in which is more than enough to assume it’s not to go after the same people we want them to go after. They’re plan is to weaponize this to cripple these organizations abilities to function day to day and to discourage donations to these groups. Here’s hoping Biden vetos this. This is way too much power for one person to have.

    28. Independent_Link_873 on

      Pelosi personally intervened on Cuellar’s behalf so a progressive wouldn’t beat him. The whole Democratic Party leadership needs to go.

    30. you_ni_dan on

      “Last week, the same bill failed to advance out of the House because it failed to garner the two-thirds majority needed to pass during a suspension of the lower chamber’s rules. It was subsequently sent back to committee and retooled for a simple majority vote. While 52 Democrats voted for the bill previously, enormous pressure was applied to get those who backed the bill last week to come out against it on Thursday. This time, 15 of them voted along with every single Republican for the bill, which would have a chilling effect on free speech.”

      It is kind of concerning that 52 democrats supported it the first time though. In no way do I want the government to be able to label a non-profit as a terrorist or supporting a terrorist to punish and collect tax.

    31. Dangerous_Job_8013 on

      Jimmy Panetta?
      What is his calc for backing this; being able to vote with MAGA, knowing his seat is safe in Monterey county, and that the bill is more performative bs because the senate will kill it?

    32. Todesfaelle on

      If you look to the left, you can see which Democrats are already cozying up to Trump in hopes that they won’t be sent to reeducation camps in the desert.

    33. RojelioP on

      Are they expecting some sort of recount miracle or vote hacking expose that would put Harris in office after all?

    34. ZebraImaginary9412 on

      Please consider sending an email, if you happen to live in one of these 15 districts. I wrote to my rep last week and it made a difference.

    36. Duke_Newcombe on

      Called my rep–he was one of those in this article. Was nice to the aide, but very firm and in no uncertain words let it be known that I didn’t agree with the congressman’s vote, and I didn’t expect another. The aide indicated he’s not going to vote that way again. She sounded like they got a lot of blowback for the vote.

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