Twilight’s Last Gleaming: An American Political RP Congress

[Jovuistan]

Carole pulls out a gun and shoots Helms in the face

[Prince Kropotkin]

Representative Regan Storm
Republican from Connecticut

Nay

[Madrinpoor]

Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

"The motion to move into voting passes, 231-202, with 2 abstentions."

[Meretica]

Abilene Wilson-Carter, Speaker of the House
Democrat from MI-13
"The motion has passed... we will now vote on the JUSTICE Act. I shall abstain."

John Amos Mattox III, Congressman
Democrat from MA-8
"Aye."

[Madrinpoor]

Minority Leader Tommy Sommo
[R-NY-1]

"Nay."

To the House GOP: Whip is NO. If you think you have a good reason to say yes, I'll come show you why you're wrong.

To Putnam: Vote against your own bill or abstain. Do not vote "yes".

[Kavanis]

Jack was indifferent. The bill made no sense. It was repealing laws that literally did not exist.

“Nay,” Jack voted with a laconic shrug.

[Hopal]

Representative Greg Shields
[Democratic - 28th District of California]

"Aye."

[Prince Kropotkin]

Representative Regan Storm
Republican from Connecticut

Nay

[Greater Arab State]

House Floor

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

[Mareadmonte]

Representative Robert Woolworth
[D-NC-11]

Woolworth had to consider this carefully - would he vote party lines, or stay true to his ideology? Neither.

"Present."

[Melovinta]

"Nay." Rep. Gunsley said, scratching his hair.

[New Provenance]

Representative Frank Taylor
[D-CA-17]

"Aye."

[The Sarangtus Lands]

The PADT Act is officially submitted into the Senate docket.

Protecting Americans from Domestic Terrorism Act of 2007

A BILL
To protect Americans from the threat of domestic terrorism

Sponsors: Sen. Ruskie Helms (R-NC), Rep. Jack Claassen (R-TN-1)
Senate Co-Sponors:
House Co-Sponsors: Rep. Tommy Sommo (R-NY-1), Rep. Robert Woolworth (D-NC-11)

In short, it is essentially just the Protect America Act of 2007 and the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 combined into one. The bill sunsets after 9 years and reauthorises the PATRIOT Act until the end of that period.

[Reorganized Portugal]

Representative Daniel P. Kaheo'ole
(Democrat, Hawaii's 2nd District)

"Aye."

[New Luciannova]

Putnam R- NH02- Aye

[Goddess Taytay]

Allison Schnell D-TN 5- Aye

[Free Ward Marchers]

Senator Littenbaum drops the following bill in the docket

The Protecting Employee's Rights (PER) Act of 2007

A BILL
To remove a lot of unfair barriers unions have to face and make it easier for them to represent their employees.

Sponsor: Julie Littenbaum (D-WA)
Senate Sponsors:
House Sponsors: John Amos Mattox III (D-MA-7), Daniel Kaheo'ole (D-HI-2), Frank Taylor (D-CA-17)

A summary of the bill:

-Requires that when a majority of employees has signed authorizations designating the union as its bargaining representative, the union will be certified by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) should the signatures be valid.

-The employer and union must reach a collective agreement within 90 days, either party can request mediation by the FMCS. If no agreement has been reached after 30 days of meditation, the dispute is referred to binding arbitration. The results of the arbitration shall be binding on the parties for two years. All time limits can be extended by mutual agreement.

-Makes it an unfair labor practice to require or coerce employees to attend employer meetings designed to discourage union membership.

-Prohibits employers from taking adverse actions against an employee, including employees with management responsibilities, in response to that employee participating in protected activities related to the enforcement of the prohibitions against unfair labor practices.

-Permits employees to vote off their employers’ premises, in a neutral, non-coercive environment of their choosing.

-Expands unfair labor practices to include prohibitions against replacement of, or discrimination against, workers who participate in strikes.

-Allows the National Labor Relations Board to fine employers up to $50,000 for every violation of labor law. Allows the NLRB to fine employers up to $100,000 in the case of repeat offenses by an employer. It would bring monetary compensation to employees involved in such cases. Expands the available remedies for employees subject to such harms to include two times the amount of actual damages (e.g., back pay), consequential damages, and punitive damages.

-Permits a labor organization to encourage the participation of union members in strikes initiated by employees represented by a different labor organization (secondary strikes) and prohibits the employers to bring claims against unions that conduct such secondary strikes.

-Prevents employers from interfering in representation cases

-Permits the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to conduct economic analysis.

-Allows collective-bargaining agreements to require all employees represented by the bargaining unit to contribute fees to the labor organization for the cost of such representation, notwithstanding a state law to the contrary.

-Prohibits employers from entering into agreements with employees under which employees waive the right to pursue or join collective or class-action litigation.

-Requires the NLRB to seek a federal court injunction when there is reasonable cause to believe a company has discharged or discriminated against employees, threatened to do so, or engaged in conduct that significantly interferes with employee rights during an organizing campaign or contract negotiations.

-Requires the NLRB to promulgate rules requiring employers to post notices of employees' labor rights and protections and establishes penalties for failing to comply with such requirement.

-Requires the NLRB to immediately seek an injunction to reinstate the employee who suffered retaliation while their case is pending. It also gives the NLRB the power to enforce its own rulings, like other federal agencies, instead of waiting for a decision from the Court of Appeals.

-Allows workers to seek justice in court when employers unlawfully interfere with their rights or retaliate against them for exercising their rights, if the NLRB’s General Counsel fails to prosecute their case.

[The Orion Islands]

The President of the Senate Pro Tempore entered and took his seat at the presiding officer's chair. After the Senate Chaplain had finished his prayer, he tapped the gavel on the desk five times and made his pronouncement.
"The United States Senate shall come to order."
After proceeding with the customary business convening a meeting of the Senate, he spoke up again.
"The floor is now open to motions."

[Jovuistan]

The President of the Senate Pro Tempore entered and took his seat at the presiding officer's chair. After the Senate Chaplain had finished his prayer, he tapped the gavel on the desk five times and made his pronouncement.
"The United States Senate shall come to order."
After proceeding with the customary business convening a meeting of the Senate, he spoke up again.
"The floor is now open to motions."

Senator Carole Martel (D-CA)

"Motion to proceed with the docket."

[Free Ward Marchers]

The President of the Senate Pro Tempore entered and took his seat at the presiding officer's chair. After the Senate Chaplain had finished his prayer, he tapped the gavel on the desk five times and made his pronouncement.
"The United States Senate shall come to order."
After proceeding with the customary business convening a meeting of the Senate, he spoke up again.
"The floor is now open to motions."

Senator Carole Martel (D-CA)

"Motion to proceed with the docket."

Senator Julie Littenbaum (D-WA)

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I second the motion

[The Orion Islands]

The President of the Senate Pro Tempore entered and took his seat at the presiding officer's chair. After the Senate Chaplain had finished his prayer, he tapped the gavel on the desk five times and made his pronouncement.
"The United States Senate shall come to order."
After proceeding with the customary business convening a meeting of the Senate, he spoke up again.
"The floor is now open to motions."

Senator Carole Martel (D-CA)

"Motion to proceed with the docket."

Senate President Pro Tempore (D)
"The motion has been moved and seconded. Are there any objections?"

OOC: For the time being, the docket is the order in which bills were submitted. Motions and votes will be held open 24 hours from time of original post.

[The Orion Islands]

Senator Carole Martel (D-CA)

"Motion to proceed with the docket."

Senate President Pro Tempore (D)
"The motion has been moved and seconded. Are there any objections?"

OOC: For the time being, the docket is the order in which bills were submitted. Motions and votes will be held open 24 hours from time of original post.

Senate President Pro Tempore (D)
"No objections being raised; the motion is adopted. The chair invites the Senator from California to lay out the Research Of Solar Energy Act."

[Mareadmonte]

Representative Robert Woolworth
[D-NC-11]

Woolworth informed the clerk that he intended to change his vote to "Nay".

[Jovuistan]

Senate President Pro Tempore (D)
"The motion has been moved and seconded. Are there any objections?"

OOC: For the time being, the docket is the order in which bills were submitted. Motions and votes will be held open 24 hours from time of original post.

Senate President Pro Tempore (D)
"No objections being raised; the motion is adopted. The chair invites the Senator from California to lay out the Research Of Solar Energy Act."

Senator Carole Martel (D-CA)

"Thank you, Mr. President.

"For more than a century now, America has been the number one innovator in the world. American businesses have created and sold products that have long been the envy of the world. In this new century, we must maintain that leadership and continue to advance new industries created by the latest technologies invented right here at home. This act, the Research Of Solar Energy Act, aims to develop and support the promise of green energy technologies. Scientific data shows that solar energy is one of many new green technologies that help reduce emissions and stop global warming, and already many Americans proudly work in the manufacturing and development of solar. This bill kills two birds with one stone: not only will it help foster the development of greener energy usage, but this development promises the potential for millions of new jobs to be created in this new, modern market. Businesses will be able to leverage this technology, supported through the various programs established in this bill, to provide good-paying jobs to America. I urge my colleagues to support this legislation, which will bring America forward to lead once again in the 21st century and create both jobs and a better ecosystem."

[The Orion Islands]

Senate President Pro Tempore (D)
"No objections being raised; the motion is adopted. The chair invites the Senator from California to lay out the Research Of Solar Energy Act."

Senator Carole Martel (D-CA)

"Thank you, Mr. President.

"For more than a century now, America has been the number one innovator in the world. American businesses have created and sold products that have long been the envy of the world. In this new century, we must maintain that leadership and continue to advance new industries created by the latest technologies invented right here at home. This act, the Research Of Solar Energy Act, aims to develop and support the promise of green energy technologies. Scientific data shows that solar energy is one of many new green technologies that help reduce emissions and stop global warming, and already many Americans proudly work in the manufacturing and development of solar. This bill kills two birds with one stone: not only will it help foster the development of greener energy usage, but this development promises the potential for millions of new jobs to be created in this new, modern market. Businesses will be able to leverage this technology, supported through the various programs established in this bill, to provide good-paying jobs to America. I urge my colleagues to support this legislation, which will bring America forward to lead once again in the 21st century and create both jobs and a better ecosystem."

Senate President Pro Tempore (D)
"The floor is now open to questions."