LOTF: An American Political Roleplay (116th Congress)

[Gordano and Lysandus]

United States Senate
Senator Augusta Merriam
[Republican - State of New Hampshire]

Unsure whether she was irked more by Westra's obscene Beijing stanning on the Senate floor or just the relentless torrent of sniping, self-serving political questions, Merriam looked to the chair.

"Mr. President, I move to end questioning on the bill."

[Agarntrop]

United States Senate
Senator Augusta Merriam
[Republican - State of New Hampshire]

Unsure whether she was irked more by Westra's obscene Beijing stanning on the Senate floor or just the relentless torrent of sniping, self-serving political questions, Merriam looked to the chair.

"Mr. President, I move to end questioning on the bill."

United States Senate
Senator Barry Anderson
[Republican - State of Missouri]

"Seconded."

[Azekopolaltion]

United States Senate
Senator Augusta Merriam
[Republican - State of New Hampshire]

Unsure whether she was irked more by Westra's obscene Beijing stanning on the Senate floor or just the relentless torrent of sniping, self-serving political questions, Merriam looked to the chair.

"Mr. President, I move to end questioning on the bill."

Senator Westra (D-NJ): Objection Mr. President, I don't believe my question was answered by the Senator from Arkansas. Mr. President, my question was not about China's legitimacy in its seizure of Tibet - my personal beliefs are quite the opposite, in fact. I am, however, concerned about the foreign aid that is going to Tibet through our aid channels to China. The gentleman also did not answer my question: does government aid to NGO's for Tibet also get slashed under the bill? Because it could be considered indirect aid to China under the law. This not about my 'loyalties,' Senator, it's about whether Tibetans get U.S. aid or not.

[Meelducan]

Senate Floor

"Objection! I still have questions."

"Senator, you mention that it will help change Venezuela by promoting peace and freedom, however, does the Senator recognize that this bill could have an opposite effect?"

[Dentali]

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John Logan Ruler (R-IA-4)
House Floor

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"I move to take up the Murder Sentencing Act."

Ruler held the bill, deciding to actually read it for himself as he waited for a second, his list at the ready.

John Atang (D-NY3)

"Objection."

Speaker: The motion objected to we will now vote on whether or not to proceed with the Murder Sentencing Act

[Agarntrop]

John Atang (D-NY3)

"Objection."

Speaker: The motion objected to we will now vote on whether or not to proceed with the Murder Sentencing Act

House Floor
Representative John Atang
[Democratic - 3rd District of the State of New York]

"Nay."

[Kargintina the Third]

Earl Tenson-(R-MT-At-Large): “Aye!”

[Titanne]

John Atang (D-NY3)

"Objection."

Speaker: The motion objected to we will now vote on whether or not to proceed with the Murder Sentencing Act

House Floor
Representative Felix Holt (D-VA10)

Nay!

[Greater Arab State]

House Floor

Representative Thomas Volker (R-MO-8): “Aye.”

[New Cobastheia]

Representative Kathleen Nez (D-AZ-7): "Nay."

[Federal States of Xathuecia]

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John Logan Ruler (R-IA-4)
House Floor

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"Aye."

[Dentali]

SENATE FLOOR

Moore watched the debate in shock in horror, members of his party were actively and openly defending the Maduro regime. It was no politically impossible for him to support amending the bill even slightly if such an amendment originated from Murphy.

[Gordano and Lysandus]

Speaker: The motion objected to we will now vote on whether or not to proceed with the Murder Sentencing Act

United States House of Representatives
Representative Caroline Simone
[Democratic - 12th District of the State of New York]
{Chair of the House Democratic Caucus}

"Nay."

[Jovuistan]

Senate Floor

"Objection! I still have questions."

"Senator, you mention that it will help change Venezuela by promoting peace and freedom, however, does the Senator recognize that this bill could have an opposite effect?"

“I do acknowledge that there are some risks to taking any action, however, taking the specific actions this legislation proposes would be far preferable to the alternative of doing nothing. Peaceful protesters are being shot using arms often supplied to Maduro through the foreign avenues this bill seeks to close. Taking no action at this point tells Maduro he has free reign to do whatever he wants to suppress descent with no repercussions, including the type of violence you fear this bill could lead to.”

[Jovuistan]

United States Senate
Senator Augusta Merriam
[Republican - State of New Hampshire]

Unsure whether she was irked more by Westra's obscene Beijing stanning on the Senate floor or just the relentless torrent of sniping, self-serving political questions, Merriam looked to the chair.

"Mr. President, I move to end questioning on the bill."

Senator Westra (D-NJ): Objection Mr. President, I don't believe my question was answered by the Senator from Arkansas. Mr. President, my question was not about China's legitimacy in its seizure of Tibet - my personal beliefs are quite the opposite, in fact. I am, however, concerned about the foreign aid that is going to Tibet through our aid channels to China. The gentleman also did not answer my question: does government aid to NGO's for Tibet also get slashed under the bill? Because it could be considered indirect aid to China under the law. This not about my 'loyalties,' Senator, it's about whether Tibetans get U.S. aid or not.

"No, this legislation would not cause an automatic termination of aid money and supplies appropriated for the use of NGOs working in support of the Tibetan people, nation and cause. The only aid affected in this case would be aid which is liable to be seized, exploited, or otherwise misappropriated by the Communist Chinese state or its actors, and that'll essentially have to be determined on a case-by-case basis."

[Sarenium]

United States Senate
Senator Jillian Gillard Dayton
[Democrat - Virginia]

Jillian raised a disappointed eyebrow at Westra's questioning, "Mr. President, I move, again, to end questioning on the bill."

[Gordano and Lysandus]

United States Senate
Senator Jillian Gillard Dayton
[Democrat - Virginia]

Jillian raised a disappointed eyebrow at Westra's questioning, "Mr. President, I move, again, to end questioning on the bill."

Senator Augusta Merriam
[Republican - State of New Hampshire]

"Seconded!"

[Meelducan]

Senate Floor

“Without objection, the motion is agreed to. The floor is open to motion and debate.”

[Azekopolaltion]

Senate Floor

“Without objection, the motion is agreed to. The floor is open to motion and debate.”

Senator Westra (D-NJ): Motion to create a Speaker's List on the DOVE Act.

[Meelducan]

Senate Floor

"Without a second, the motion fails. The floor remains open for motion and debate."

[Gordano and Lysandus]

Senate Floor

"Without a second, the motion fails. The floor remains open for motion and debate."

Senator Augusta Merriam
[Republican - State of New Hampshire]

"Seeing as there is seemingly little appetite for debate, Mr. President, I move to vote on the bill."

[The World Capitalist Confederation]

Senate Floor

"Without a second, the motion fails. The floor remains open for motion and debate."

Senator Augusta Merriam
[Republican - State of New Hampshire]

"Seeing as there is seemingly little appetite for debate, Mr. President, I move to vote on the bill."

Senator Erika Goldman (D-CT): "I second the motion."

[Azekopolaltion]

Senator Augusta Merriam
[Republican - State of New Hampshire]

"Seeing as there is seemingly little appetite for debate, Mr. President, I move to vote on the bill."

Senator Erika Goldman (D-CT): "I second the motion."

Senator Westra (D-NJ): Objection Mr. President, in a bill as impactful and contentious as this, it is only appropriate that this body hears the views of others before coming to a decision. I once again motion for a Speaker’s List, and request a second from my colleagues in the interest of the democratic process!

[Jovuistan]

Senator Erika Goldman (D-CT): "I second the motion."

Senator Westra (D-NJ): Objection Mr. President, in a bill as impactful and contentious as this, it is only appropriate that this body hears the views of others before coming to a decision. I once again motion for a Speaker’s List, and request a second from my colleagues in the interest of the democratic process!

Slater shook his head in frustration.

“Objection!”

[Agarntrop]

Anderson texts Slater.

This is boring. Call me when we start voting on this. I can't sit though this Westra shit anymkre.

He then walks out of the chamber.