Energy Policy Reform Act

[Yates]

Abstain, for the record.

[MasterJedi]

This amendment has passed.

[MasterJedi]

If there are no debate or amendments before 6pm CST I'll open up the final vote.

[MasterJedi]

I hereby open up the final vote on this bill. Please vote Aye, Nay or Abstain.

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[CheeseWhiz]

Aye

[Bacon King]

Aye

[Keystone Phil]

Aye

[Gabu]

Aye, I guess.

[Hatman 🍁]

Nay

[MasterJedi]

Aye

[Peter]

Nay

[Democratic Hawk]

While, there undoubtedly aspects of this Bill, which I'm minded to agree with, I'm not entirely convinced that it's in the long-term national interest. Given that it might not be more than just a quick fix and given the slash-and-burn nature of it. (I refer of course to the abolishment of the Department of Energy)

As you know I pride myself in Atlasian greatness, in that we are world leaders in scientific research and development. That is something we should endeavour to maintain. Furthermore, I have concerns about the detrimental on jobs in energy-related industries should this Bill be inacted. If we want to slash the deficit, then we really should be making some concerted effort to generate economic growth throughout. I see certain industries contracting as a result of this Bill. Of course, I don't expect that all would concur with me on this

Therefore, on this Bill, I vote Nay

'Hawk'

[WMS]

Nay - I'm going with the Hawk on this.

[MasterJedi]

*Bump for Yates*

[Q]

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[Bono]

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[True Democrat]

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[MasterJedi]

I just PM'd Yates about this so hopefully he'll show up soon.

[Yates]

I just PM'd Yates about this so hopefully he'll show up soon.

I prefer to add some drama.

Nay.

[MasterJedi]

And so we have a 5-5 tie, it's up to Q to decide now.

[Q]

Aye

[MasterJedi]

This bill has enough votes to pass. Senators now have 24 hours to change their votes.

[MasterJedi]

With 6 Ayes and 5 Nays this bill has passed. I hereby present it to the President for his signiture.

[Ebowed]

Ebowed