Selling Public Land for Budget Reconciliatory Bill

[Southern Elk]

Early this morning, the Senate voted on an amendment introduced by Hickenlooper and Heinrich that would prevent the sale of public lands. The amendment was voted down 48-51, with Daines and Sheehy voting with Democrats.

I’m glad to see Montana’s two republican senators on the right side of this. It’s unfortunate that more aren’t.

 

[elkduds]

I’m glad to see Montana’s two republican senators on the right side of this. It’s unfortunate that more aren’t.

Damn. At least they got record of who voted against it. Good try, Hick! Thanks for posting, @Oak

 

[brocksw]

I believe this is the amendment that was rejected

U.S. Senate: U.S. Senate Roll Call Votes 119th Congress - 1st Session

www.senate.gov

 

[Matthew57]

I believe this is the amendment that was rejected

U.S. Senate: U.S. Senate Roll Call Votes 119th Congress - 1st Session

www.senate.gov

Disappointed to see one of my senators listed as “Not Voting”. I’ll be leaving her a message letting her know.

 

[Meteetse Trail]

Rep Troy Downing (R-MT) has been silent on this issue. I tried to get on his town hall call today...never got around to my comments on public land. No way can I vote for any Democrat given what they have become. But if Republicans continue on this road, maybe we can start a new Public Lands Party or some such. Even a few votes for a new party can stir things up.

 

[VMHunter]

They will listen when their jobs are in danger. Plebs like us can’t sway them with money bc we don’t have enough on an individual level.

Only way for us is through grassroots movements, making our voice heard and our dollars heard through pooling in organizations.

 

[Southern Elk]

Another link to contact your lawmakers.

Urge Lawmakers to Oppose Public Land Sales! | Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership

www.trcp.org

 

[INMT]

They will listen when their jobs are in danger.

Not to be a Debbi downer but it will never happen. Look at the post above yours. Folks are so entrenched in party no matter if their elected official ignores them.

Public lands just don’t rank high enough for people to even consider voting a mixed ballot.