Just after 1 a.m., Republicans cut off debate on Gov. Scott Walker's bill and in pell-mell fashion the body voted 51-17 to pass it. In the confusion, nearly one-third of the body - 28 lawmakers including 25 Democrats, two Republicans and the body's lone independent - did not vote on the bill at all.
All Democrats voted against the proposal along with four Republicans - Dean Kaufert of Neenah, Lee Nerison of Westby, Richard Spanbauer of Oshkosh, and Travis Tranel of Cuba City.
Democrats erupted after the vote, throwing papers and what appeared to be a drink in the air. They denounced the move to cut off debate, questioning for the second time in the night whether the proper procedure had been followed.
"Shame! Shame! Shame!" Democrats shouted in the faces of Republicans as the GOP lawmakers quietly filed off the floor and a police officer stood between opposing lawmakers.
"Cowards all! You're all cowards," yelled Rep. Brett Hulsey (D-Madison) as another Democrat tried to calm him down. [MORE]
Despite using every official trick in the book, the Democrats in Wisconsin's Assembly could not stop the inevitable. This is why the Fleebaggers fled. Had the Senate gone first like normal, the Assembly would have pass the bill in little time. Too little time to create the media circus we have seen unfold.
Now the pressure is on the Senate to for at least one Fleebagger to return. Given the high level of voters who disapprove of the Fleebaggers actions, it appears the Fleebaggers would get the blame for job losses should Walker's bill not pass. Stay tuned.
UPDATE: Video added
Here is the video of Assembly Democrats' reaction to the budget repair bill's passage. (h/t: Gateway Pundit)
UPDATE: Video added
Here is the video of Assembly Democrats' reaction to the budget repair bill's passage. (h/t: Gateway Pundit)
Via: Memeorandum
Via: Journal Sentinel