Tide turns against Law of the Sea Treaty

The Hill ^ | July 11, 2012 | By Julian Pecquet

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The Obama administration's all-out push to join the United Nations international maritime treaty is just four votes short of being doomed after two more senators this week added their names to the list of lawmakers who have vowed to oppose it.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) are the two latest senators to sign on to the letter, The Hill has learned, bringing the total to 30. Treaties need a two-thirds majority to pass in the Senate, meaning 34 signatures would effectively kill it.

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Good News

[Tzimisce]

Don’t worry - the LOST treaty will pass.

They’ll get McCain and the usual gang of idiots to go for it.....

[DManA]

Bad news there were ANY Republicans even THINKING about voting for this.

[wastedyears]

It only needs 2/3 of senators present to pass.

[Hogblog]

I want a list of the traitors that are planning on voting for this scat....

[Sporke]

Here are a few....Enzi, Toomey, Ayotte, Johanns, Kay Bailey Hutchison. KBH is a lost cause since she is retiring.

[cld51860]

“Bad news there were ANY Republicans even THINKING about voting for this.”

EXACTLY.

[upchuck]

Saw a post yesterday that included Linda Graham (RINO-SC).

[upchuck]

From the article, here are Senators who signed letter against the treaty:

Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.), Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), Pat Roberts (R-Kansas), David Vitter R-La.), Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Jim DeMint (R-S.C.), Tom Coburn (R-Okla.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Rand Paul (R-Ky.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), John Thune (R-S.D.), Richard Burr (R-N.C.), Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.), Dan Coats (R-Ind.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Jerry Moran (R-Kansas), Dean Heller (R-Nev.), Pat Toomey (R-Penn.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.)

[Kudsman]

Even more despicable is that there are no American Democrat Senators that oppose it. Wonder if Zell Miller was the last real American Democrat? Where does Lieberman stand?

[Sequoyah101]

My thoughts exactly. Why would they even think of voting for it?

I see no advantage at all for the U.S. to joint it.

[Seaplaner]

For some reason, the Members of Congress (Dems included) just do not realize the extent to which a yes vote will limit one's tenure in office.

The future campaign commercials against them could write themselves.

[G Larry]

Bad news there were ANY AMERICANS even THINKING about voting for this.

[G Larry]

We need SOMETHING USEFUL!

Like the list of Republicans who HAVE NOT SIGNED THIS LETTER!

[ak267]

More links....spread the word!!!

http://letsloselost.com/news.php

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The Law of the Sea
The U.S. Navy trumps a U.N. treaty

http://www.weeklystandard.com/articles/law-sea_594672.html?page=2
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Still lost on the Law of the Sea Treaty
Reagan wouldn’t sign it, and what was bad for the U.S. then is bad now.

http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/commentary/la-oe-meese-law-of-the-sea-20120605,0,6473043.story
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Law Of The Sea Treaty Is A Bad Deal For U.S.

http://news.investors.com/article/611579/201205151852/lost-treaty-is-a-bad-deal-for-the-us.htm?p=full

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LOST treaty is bad for America
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765585461/LOST-treaty-is-bad-for-America.html?pg=all

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Will U.S. Sovereignty Be LOST At Sea? Obama Supports U.N.
Treaty That Redistributes Drilling Revenues

The treaty contains a clause empowering the ISA to take whatever steps it deems necessary to stop “marine pollution.”

http://www.forbes.com/sites/larrybell/2012/05/20/will-u-s-sovereignty-be-lost-at-sea-obama-signs-u-n-treaty-that-redistributes-drilling-revenues/

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The U.S. will lose its sovereignty to a New York ‘dictators club’ unless the Sea Treaty for ocean mining is defeated

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-2153290/The-Sea-Treaty-U-S-lose-sovereignty-unless-UN-dictators-club-defeated.html#ixzz20GhNA1LF

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Glenn Beck on the LOST Treaty

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJRDxpFUElQ&feature=related

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Senator Demint on LOST

Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGr1zJfZhlo&feature=related

Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2cLThSTjls&feature=relmfu

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Senator Vitter on LOST

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1J9YlqaFHZw&feature=relmfu

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Phyllis Schlafly on the Law Of The Sea Treaty (LOST)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beb1YPSUX-c&feature=related

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In this video, policy expert Frank Gaffney reveals the dangers of the United Nations “Law of the Sea” treaty to your freedom and prosperity, as well as that of our nation.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCNnyK7RObs&feature=related

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Ambassador John Bolton on Law of the Sea Treaty
(talks about it in a round-about way)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZpVRbRIJOU&feature=related

John Bolton: Where Do the GOP Candidates Stand on US Sovereignty & the Law of the Sea Treaty

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEdUw7QU6IE&feature=related

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More from the Heritage Foundation

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOZbWenLG2o&feature=relmfu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5Y24goa6o4&feature=relmfu

Briefing from Heritage (starts at about 2:50 mark)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01AepYCyzMo&feature=relmfu

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Steven Groves: The Law of the Sea Treaty (LOST)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orsgMEGX_QA&feature=relmfu

[Hogblog]

I emailed KBH.....need more Texans to light her fire on this thing....

[ak267]

Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.)
Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.)
Roy Blunt (R-Mo.)
Pat Roberts (R-Kansas)
David Vitter (R-La.)
Ron Johnson (R-Wis.)
John Cornyn (R-Texas)
Jim DeMint (R-S.C.)
Tom Coburn (R-Okla.)
John Boozman (R-Ark.)
Rand Paul (R-Ky.)
Jim Risch (R-Idaho)
Mike Lee (R-Utah)
Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.)
Mike Crapo (R-Idaho)
Orrin Hatch (R-Utah)
John Barrasso (R-Wyo.)
Richard Shelby (R-Ala.)
John Thune (R-S.D.)
Richard Burr (R-N.C.)
Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.)
Dan Coats (R-Ind.)
John Hoeven (R-N.D.)
Roger Wicker (R-Miss.)
Marco Rubio (R-Fla.)
Jerry Moran (R-Kansas)
Dean Heller (R-Nev.)
Pat Toomey (R-Penn.)
Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa)
Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.)

There is a Rumor that Senator Graham has told Erick Erickson that he plans to vote no.

There is another rumor that Senator Johanns will be voting no.

If these rumors are true, then the opposition is up to 32. They need two more votes.

If your senator(s) is/are not on the list, call, write, tweet and spread the word to family/friends/Tea Party. Put some heat on them.

No matter what, KEEP CALLING, WRITING, FACEBOOKING, AND TWEETING!!!!.

[stockpirate]

Just like they passed ObabmaCare, the USSC upheld ObabamCare, the New World Order fascists in both parties wil make sure this bill passes and the UN gun treaty.

It must all happen before the 2012 elections are held, the 9 border stations being closed will allow the pre-election rioters to stream into the country so Marshall law can be declared.

[philman_36]

Treaties need a two-thirds majority to pass in the Senate, meaning 34 signatures would effectively kill it.
The meme is strong and being pushed!

In case you didn't know, SMGFan, 2/3 of Senators present can ratify a treaty.

For example...
@ PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 106th CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION

S10667

The PRESIDING OFFICER. A division has been requested.
Senators in favor of the ratification of this treaty, please raise their hand. (After a pause.) Those opposed will raise their hands.
With two-thirds of the Senators present having voted in the affirmative, the resolution of ratification is agreed to.
Mr. THOMAS. I thank the Presiding Officer, the Senator from West Virginia, and the clerk.
By the way, just for information, these treaties were all approved by the Foreign Relations Committee on October 4 and 5.

2/3 of Congress wasn't there. Those present voted for the ratification. The quorum call was rescinded with no objection.