Okay, I give up.  I have been trying to find an accurate list or map of our districts and regions.  I've searched back 30+ pages on this board.  I found some maps posted by Dunn and I thought they were the ones at first, but they don't match the lists that were posted in the threads where we voted for Senate.  Those lists are probably correct, but I cannot quote them because Gustaf has locked the threads.  Can Demrepdan add a map or list to the Constitution, OR can Gustaf add it to a stickied thread.  PLEASE.

I have several questions about the amendment, which it appears will pass:

1.  If a Senate seat becomes vacant in a state shared by two regions, which Governor appoints the replacement?

2.  Which Senate seats will be up for election in June?

All you needed was one more vote...Beet or StatesRights had voted for the bill which failed without the amendment, but no vote for the amendment.

Some of you Senate members really need to pay more attention to voting.

But I guess if Boss is withdrawing this, I shouldn't complain.

I voted no.

Sorry Gustaf, I didn't notice that you had a 7th vote.  Okay, it has passed the Senate.  Now we need a public vote for it to become part of the Constitution.

Your message in the Constitution thread about the Regions amendment passing is not entirely correct.  As this is a Constitutional amendment, a 2/3 majority of the Senate is required.  Also Constitutional amendments have to be put to a public vote before becoming part of the Constitution.

Can we include a clause prohibiting employers from conducting drug tests?

Done.

I agree, the Senators have had plenty of time on this bill, and with the Regions Amendment.  I'm not sure about your reading of parliamentary procedure, however.  Does a majority vote require a majority of the total membership, or just a majority of those present and voting?

Was I not clear?  The pic is 10 years old.  Which would make me age 29 when it was taken.

Ya win some, ya lose some...

Better get to work on  changing all the campaign paraphernalia in your sig, Josh.

'Fraid so, Stevie.

You may have just moved up to the #3 spot on my ballot.  

If anyone is really interested, this is me:



Actually that pic is about 10 years old, but I haven't changed much.

After that stirring speech here in my home town, I am now ready to officially throw my support 100% behind the President's re-election campaign.

FOUR MORE MONTHS!  FOUR MORE MONTHS!

A bill for same-sex marriage might not pass.  A bill for civil unions would probably pass, even without the adoption exclusion.  I only see three for sure no votes- Boss, StevenNick, and StatesRights.

I think we should at least try to pass the civil unions bill without the adoption exclusion.

Another outstanding job, Mr. Chairman.

clapclapclapclapclapclapclap!!!!!!!

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While John F. Kennedy's proposed bill is better than nothing, it excludes adoption rights.  I hope that the final version of this bill will not have that exclusion.

Or at least vote for JFK's Civil Union Act...thanks JFK!

Dear Senators Hughento and Texasgurl24,

As your constituent, and as a citizen who voted for you both, I am writing to urge you to introduce legislation on the Senate floor granting the right to same sex couples to marry.

Civil unions would be a step in the right direction, and I would support legislation for civil unions for same sex couples.  However, if this Senate could pass a bill granting full equality to same sex couples, that would be a historic milestone.

This is an issue with some personal significance to me.  As you are both respected members of the Atlas Forum Senate, I urge you to act.

Sincerely,
Fritz

Dave,

I am not able to log in to update my prediction.  I am being told that my password is incorrect.  I am sure I typed the correct password.  I have clicked the forgotten password link, but have not received an e-mail response.  My user name is JLD.  Thanks Dave!

Just in case I miss it, let me know if the ANP Platform needs to be updated in the Party Platform thread.

Well South Dakota is fun, but I can't hang around here today.  I understand the President will be making an appearance in Minneapolis today, so I must get home for that.

I'm having problems with this one, Ben.  Anyone else?

Updated CPP, added SRP.