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LETS LOOK AT THE RECORD
Alfred Smith Jr.

Alfred Emanuel "Al" Smith [Governor of New York and Democratic Presidential candidate in 1928] was famous for saying, "Let's look at the record." I guess even back in the 20's politicians had an affinity for rhetoric as opposed to getting to the truth and this given most Democrats during that time period were an entirely different animal from what we see slithering through the Belt Way today. In any case, I am calling this section of the web site, "Lets Look at the Record" in honor of Governor Smith and his passion for looking at the record. 

Where the Rubber Meets the Road

It is here you will learn how to be a disciplined, active force for change in America by becoming the type of Patriot all politicians despise...an informed and vocal Constituent! Here you will learn how to find out WHO your representative in the House and the Senate are? What is their voting record and are they voting CONSTITUTIONALLY? You will also learn how to contact your representative and let them know that you are paying attention to what they are doing.  Actually, this is where the rubber meets the road. I cannot think of one thing the average American freedom fighter can do that's more important and more effective than sending our "EMPLOYEES" in Washington the message that We the People are watching each and every move they make! The reason Washington DC has taken us down the path to ruin is simply a matter of the average American not being informed and not being politically active. We have allowed the elites to have free reign through our apathy. Well, it's time to really CHANGE things in Washington...and I don't mean Obama's so called "change." Obama is simply a code word for Hypnotic Fascist Dictator! I mean it's time to bring about righteous CHANGE  and get our beloved Republic back to where she belongs. It's time to bring righteous CHANGE that is going to restore our Constitution to its rightful place as the highest law of the land. It's time to bring righteous CHANGE that's going to see America prosper as a Constitutional Republic where freedom loving Americans keep the U.S. Government under thumb so that We the People can get about the business of once again living out our "God given rights" to LIFE, LIBERTY and the PURSUIT of HAPPINESS!  That being said...let's begin.

Lets Look At The Record

Most of the time when we refer to our elected officials, we call them "Congressmen" or "Senators." Another less used name, but far more descriptive is "Legislators." I say more descriptive because the bottom line is that all the elites in Washington are good for is creating laws that you and I have to live by. The word Legislator according to Websters Dictionary literally means, "Proposer of a law" or "One that makes laws especially for a political unit." Basically what it comes down to is you and I are forced to pay a big chunk of our earnings each year to a bunch of mobsters who sit around and think up laws they can pass that will further enslave us. Yes, that's right! When you pay your taxes, you are actually paying for your own shackles! But I digress...

Now if the main job of our Legislators is to legislate, then it stands to reason that the best way, the most accurate way, to see if they are doing a good job or not, is to see what legislation they are voting for or against. In essence, the only real way to determine what is rhetoric verses what a particular Congressman or Senator  really supports is to study their VOTING RECORD. At this juncture, it's important to understand how you determine what is a good vote and what is a bad vote. I fear many people in America believe that the answer to this question is subjective depending on where you stand politically or something to that effect. However, the answer IS NOT SUBJECTIVE. A good vote is a vote for legislation that is 100% in line with the U.S. Constitution. A bad vote is one wherein there is no Constitutional provision for Congress to legislate in that area. Any Legislative or Appropriations Bill that goes to the floor of the House or Senate for vote, absolutely must first pass the Constitution Litmus Test. Is the proposed legislation Constitutional or not? It's that simple. The United States Constitution is the highest law of the land. If the Constitution says the proposed legislation is not something our government has any business legislating, then that piece of legislation should get a NO vote from every Senator or Congressman. Truth be told, any piece of legislation that is  not in line with the Constitution shouldn't even make it past the CLERKS OFFICE for goodness sake! The clerk should side track the legislation with a note to the legislator that they cannot legislate in that area! For more information on this subject, please research Jefferson's Manuel, and House Rules of the House of Representatives that states the following:

(d) <<NOTE: Sec. 841. Constitutional authority.>> Each report of a committee on a public bill or public joint resolution shall contain the following:

      (1) A statement citing the specific powers granted to Congress in 
the Constitution to enact the law proposed by the bill or joint 
resolution.
If our elected officials really cared about our Constitution and learned what it contained, they probably wouldn't write 99% of the legislation they seem to get passed every year! Of course you are now asking yourself, "How will I know if a piece of legislation passes the Constitutional Litmus Test or not?" That's where a clear understanding of our Constitution comes in. The good news is that our beloved Constitution is a very simple document that has the express purpose of listing exactly those few powers our government has. Any other power is left to We the People. From here you can visit the Constitution 101 page for a very basic course in how our Constitution works or you can remain here for further information on how to check voting records, etc.

Who's my Congress Critter?

First things first. Before you can check your elected officials voting record, you need to find out who is representing you in Washington. Doing this via the internet is simple...

To find out who your Congress person is:
  1. Go to the U.S. House of Representatives web site.
  2. Be sure to bookmark this web site.
  3. See "Find Your Representative" at the top left corner of the page.
  4. If you have ALL 9 digits of your Zip Code, put them in and click GO.
  5. If you know only the 5 digit Zip Code you might get directed to a page that will have a link to the United States Postal Service.
  6. If this is the case, click on the USPS link and fill in your full address . It will tell you the full 9 digit Zip Code you need.
  7. Back at the "Find Your Representative" page enter your 9 digit Zip Code and click Go.
  8. Your Congress Critter's name will magically appear!
To find out who your Senator(s) is:
  1. Go to the U.S. Senate web site.
  2. Be sure to bookmark this web site.
  3. See "Find Your Senators" at the top right corner of the page.
  4. Use the radial button and scroll down to your state and click GO.
  5. Your Senator(s) information will magically appear!
Telephone/Email
Once you find out who your Legislators actually are and where you can find them on the web through the sites mentioned above, you can log their contact information into your contact database or cell phone for quick access should you need to leave them a polite, but stern voice message. Another good idea is to get proficient at emailing. I cannot tell you how many times [especially when there is a critical piece of legislation coming up for a vote] I have called the Capital Switchboard only to find it is busy. If I can I do both. I will leave them a voice message and write them an email as well. The MORE the BETTER! Big numbers speak to these criminals. REMEMBER - the squeaky wheel gets the grease and politicians feel only one thing...the pulse of the public and how that's going to effect them getting reelected. Most "politicians" got where they are by being the epitome of narcissism and taking rhetoric to a professional level. This is why they are called "politicians" and not "statesman." Remember - the only thing that matters to these people is getting reelected. This is what we have to deal with, if and until, We the People become strong enough to elect true "statesman."

Earlier I mentioned calling the Capital Switchboard. Please take down the following number:

Capital Switchboard Phone Numbers: 1.202.224.3121 or 1-800-965-4701

These are the main numbers to the United States Capital Switchboard. When you call these numbers, one of two things will happen...you will either speak to a real person who will connect you to your legislator's voice mail or you will get a busy signal. Getting a busy signal is why writing emails is so effective. They cannot help but get the message!

If you do get to your legislator's voice mail, leave a polite, professional message giving them the following information:
  • Your full name.
  • City and State you live in.
  • What your message is about..."I am calling regarding HR1207, the bill to Audit the Federal Reserve," for example.
  • Tell them what you want them to do..."Please vote to support passage of this bill because I believe, as I am sure you do as well, that the Federal Reserve should be transparent to the public." 
  • Thank them and then hang up. 
Another point I want to make is that it is just as important to leave them a message or write them an email if they do [on rare occasion] something Constitutional. For example just recently my Senator in California, Barbara Boxer chose to sign on as a cosponsor to the Senate version of the Audit the Fed Bill. This was an incredibly good move on her part and so I wrote her an email and left her a message to that effect...thanking her for her support of this really good piece of legislation.

What's my Congress Critter's Voting Record?
As I stated earlier, the only way to get a handle on what is rhetoric and what a legislator really supports is to Look At Their Record. Below I have included step-by-step instructions on how to keep up with your legislator's activity on the floor of the House and Senate. Remember - These guys and gals are busy like a bunch of little bees creating new laws that you and I are going to have to live by! We need to pay attention to what they are doing! Right?

How do I find my Congressman's Voting Record?
  1. Go to the Office of the Clerk (U.S. House of Representatives) web site.
  2. On the left hand side of the page under the title "Roll Call Votes" see the link title: 111th Congress, 1st Session (2009).
  3. Click on the link and you will see each and every Roll Call Vote for this year. Yes, they have been busy haven't they?
  4. If you know the House Bill Number [ex. HR1207], you can go to the line with that bill number and click the ROLL Number next to that bill to see how each legislator voted on that piece of legislation. On this page, by a simple click of the mouse, you can also learn everything you didn't want to know about whatever piece of legislation you are interested in. Remember - If it's Unconstitutional, it's a big fat NO!
How do I find my Senator's Voting Record?
  1. Go to the United States Senate web site.
  2. On the Red Menu Bar at the top of the page, click on Legislation & Records.
  3. On the left hand side click the top link labeled Votes.
  4. See a column located half way down on the left labeled Roll Call Tables, click on the top link for 2009 (111th, 1st).
  5. Here you will find all Senate votes for all legislation for the entire year.
  6. Under the heading "Issue" find the House Bill number or the Senate Bill number if there is one and then click the appropriate number under the first heading labeled "Vote."
  7. On this page you can see the link labeled "By Senator Name" which will take you to the page that shows how each Senator voted on a particular piece of legislation.
Becoming Experts
I know it sounds a little bit like a maze, but once you get to the page labeled Votes for instance, you can just bookmark this and bypass all the previous pages. After a few searches on your own you will become very adept at getting this critical information quickly. Remember - We need to become experts at paying attention to what these clowns do. Freedom is not free and it just so happens right now, at this time in America's history, your freedom is going to cost you some time and effort to learn some things and become active in how to pester your Senator or Congressman. However, we must act quickly now or we may lose this chance to right the wrongs peacefully.
Federal Reserve Sunshine Act of 2009

At this time, you can put your new found knowledge to work by using the above steps to call AND write your Senator on probably the most important bill currently working it's way through the process. Please politely ask your Senator to COSPONSOR Senate Bill S.604 Federal Reserve Sunshine Act of 2009.

This particular bill [Introduced by Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont] is the Senate companion bill to HR.1207 introduced by Ron Paul of Texas. Currently the House version has a total of 280 Co-sponsors. However, it is critical for a free America to get more Senators on board with the Senate version. What this bill is designed to do is FORCE the Comptroller of the United States to perform a complete audit of the Private Banking Cartel we know as the FEDERAL RESERVE! If this actually goes through and the audit is done, there is a good chance the truth about this evil banking cartel will be exposed for the first time since its inception way back in 1913. For a more detailed look at the Federal Reserve please go to the Federal Reserve Scam portion of this web site. However, at this point I think it prudent to begin your journey in gaining a basic understanding of our true system of government. Please go to the Constitution 101 page and begin learning what makes America the greatest country on earth.


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