https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:07:03 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-senatorsrepresentativespoliticians-have-you-contacted-lately/page/2#post-2693222 Tue, 07 Feb 2017 17:03:38 +0000 kiddosc 2693222@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so frustrated. Every vote is along party lines. You can't tell me that the constituents of my very mixed state ALWAYS support the republican position. It's all a bunch of partisan BS. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-senatorsrepresentativespoliticians-have-you-contacted-lately/page/2#post-2693218 Tue, 07 Feb 2017 17:01:50 +0000 Dahlia 2693218@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I call/email all my representatives every few days. I'm so sad about the DeVos vote. What I'm doing now is sending them (both Rep. who voted for her) this message every week until I get a response: </p> <p>"I am writing to request you release the tally of constituents who contacted you both in favor of and against the confirmation of Betsy DeVos. I would also like a statement from you explaining how those constituent opinions influenced your vote, given that you were elected to serve the people of the state of xxx". </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-senatorsrepresentativespoliticians-have-you-contacted-lately/page/2#post-2693190 Tue, 07 Feb 2017 16:23:35 +0000 mrsrain 2693190@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I emailed my awesome senators about DeVos. I called about Bannon. I hate the phone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-senatorsrepresentativespoliticians-have-you-contacted-lately/page/2#post-2693187 Tue, 07 Feb 2017 16:17:22 +0000 JenGirl 2693187@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh. My senator was one of the ones on the fence for a while and he eventually caved. The wimp. I was able to leave a message at the DC office but all the others were busy or full after several attempts at each office. I heard that there's a local journalist who is doing a story on how difficult it is for people to get through to this senator and I hope he gets nailed for not listening to his constituents. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-senatorsrepresentativespoliticians-have-you-contacted-lately/page/2#post-2693152 Tue, 07 Feb 2017 15:29:01 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2693152@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was really hoping the establishment GOP would put Trump back on his heels. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-senatorsrepresentativespoliticians-have-you-contacted-lately/page/2#post-2693115 Tue, 07 Feb 2017 14:54:57 +0000 looch 2693115@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not surprised at all. The one repub senator had the ability to block the nom but instead voted yes to send it to the senate.</p> <p>These folks accepted campaign contributions from DeVos. She's gone on record that she expects to be compensated for donations in the past, how does this surprise anyone? It's a sad day for children, but a reminder that this government allows people to be bought. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-senatorsrepresentativespoliticians-have-you-contacted-lately/page/2#post-2693101 Tue, 07 Feb 2017 14:48:15 +0000 snowjewelz 2693101@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not surprised either but I too was hoping for a miracle... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-senatorsrepresentativespoliticians-have-you-contacted-lately/page/2#post-2693089 Tue, 07 Feb 2017 14:41:12 +0000 littlebug 2693089@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so completely disgusted with the Republicans. So spineless. They are elected to represent the people, but they are not listening to the people. Not a single person I know supported Betsy DeVos. Not ONE. </p> <p>One of my senators said his phone lines were being overwhelmed by people not from our state. I tried for 30 minutes to get through to his offices yesterday (all 8 of them) and either the voicemails were full or the lines were busy. I was finally able to leave a message at his DC office. But if his own constituents couldn't get through because of people from other states, that's unacceptable. Not that I think it would have changed his vote, but he's a vindictive rat, so I just feel like it pissed him off and made him dig in his heels even harder. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-senatorsrepresentativespoliticians-have-you-contacted-lately/page/2#post-2693061 Tue, 07 Feb 2017 13:51:04 +0000 Adira 2693061@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Boopers: I'm not surprised, but I am extremely disappointed. :bummed: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-senatorsrepresentativespoliticians-have-you-contacted-lately/page/2#post-2693045 Tue, 07 Feb 2017 13:40:41 +0000 GoGoSnoGirl 2693045@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Boopers: I was hoping, too. :sad: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-senatorsrepresentativespoliticians-have-you-contacted-lately/page/2#post-2693010 Tue, 07 Feb 2017 12:38:37 +0000 Boopers 2693010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Betsy DeVos confirmed 50-50 with Pence as the tie breaker. I am not surprised, but still wanted to hold out an ounce of hope that one more republican would vote no. Of course both of my senators voted yes. Sigh. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-senatorsrepresentativespoliticians-have-you-contacted-lately/page/2#post-2691546 Fri, 03 Feb 2017 17:55:08 +0000 AB810 2691546@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have been calling/emailing/writing letters/or tweeting at my senators and representative every day lately concerning multiple things, including Steve Bannon on the NSC, Jeff Session, DeVos, Planned Parenthood, and divesting of Trump's business. I have also contacted Senators from other states if it seemed relevant (or to thank them for standing up!). I have heard that calls and showing up in person have the most impact, but sometimes I can't get through. It's frustrating! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-senatorsrepresentativespoliticians-have-you-contacted-lately#post-2691482 Fri, 03 Feb 2017 15:01:05 +0000 Adira 2691482@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs.shinerbock: Very good point about state level!</p> <p>My state just introduced a bill to change how our electoral votes are given. It's obviously an attempt to make sure Republicans in our state have more of a vote. I contacted our representatives urging them to vote against it and to vote for a different bill to bring our state into the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact.</p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Popular_Vote_Interstate_Compact" rel="nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Popular_Vote_Interstate_Compact</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-senatorsrepresentativespoliticians-have-you-contacted-lately#post-2691452 Fri, 03 Feb 2017 14:21:57 +0000 Anagram 2691452@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs.shinerbock: I appreciate your Texas activism! Back when I lived in Texas, I wrote a heartfelt letter about the ACA and how I wanted my senators to support it and why--I gave personal examples about my dad and my brother's separate experiences with cancer and insurance coverage. And I got the most snide, disgusting personal email in response. It was probably 5 years ago now, but basically along the lines of, "well, people should plan better'. AS IF PEOPLE CAN PLAN CANCER.</p> <p>And my entire point of the letter is that both my father and my brother were middle class and fully insured. And if THEIR insurance journey through cancer was so terrible, how is it for the uninsured or underinsured? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-senatorsrepresentativespoliticians-have-you-contacted-lately#post-2691267 Fri, 03 Feb 2017 10:42:08 +0000 mrs.shinerbock 2691267@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Don't forget your state levels reps too. They are trying to push through some stuff while everyone is focused on the national stuff. </p> <p>@hummusgirl: @Boopers: Texas has a senate bill (SB4) that they are trying to push through that would force all local law enforcement to ask about immigration status and detain people without their papers on them. The House is reviewing a bill to implement school vouchers in TX. This is likely to happen way faster than a national system from DeVos. Oh, and there is a transgender bathroom bill that Dan Patrick is pushing. </p> <p>Also, rumor has it that Cornyn is wavering and could vote no on DeVos, so if you haven't called him lately, you might consider calling him again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-senatorsrepresentativespoliticians-have-you-contacted-lately#post-2691216 Fri, 03 Feb 2017 09:28:44 +0000 Boopers 2691216@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@DesertDreams88: I realized that once the committee voted. Thanks! I've been calling my senators. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-senatorsrepresentativespoliticians-have-you-contacted-lately#post-2691196 Fri, 03 Feb 2017 08:52:08 +0000 DesertDreams88 2691196@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If your senators and representatives have full voicemails or they aren't picking up the phone, like mine aren't, you can use the website ww.w.faxzero.com to send 5 free faxes a day. I thought maybe they might pay attention to that more than emails, because at least it's a physical piece of paper </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-senatorsrepresentativespoliticians-have-you-contacted-lately#post-2691195 Fri, 03 Feb 2017 08:50:40 +0000 DesertDreams88 2691195@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Boopers: I didn't see a reply so here's the answe: the committee is the first round of votes, next the entire senate will vote on Monday I believe. Please call! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-senatorsrepresentativespoliticians-have-you-contacted-lately#post-2691163 Fri, 03 Feb 2017 05:11:31 +0000 lamariniere 2691163@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was really heartened to see that the issue that I contacted my representatives about has been addressed. I contacted them about the refugee ban and specifically mentioned translators and interpreters in my message. I was heartened to see that the ban has been lifted for Iraqi interpreters. I know my voice is infinitely small and likely had practically zero influence, but in any case, this amendment is a bright spot.</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/02/world/middleeast/trump-visa-ban-iraq-interpreters.html?_r=0" rel="nofollow">https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/02/world/middleeast/trump-visa-ban-iraq-interpreters.html?_r=0</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-senatorsrepresentativespoliticians-have-you-contacted-lately#post-2689577 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 10:31:12 +0000 dagret 2689577@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>And I've been calling my Congressmen (cause they're all men) every day, picking 2 points a day that i'm opposed to, or that I appreciate their stances on. </p> <p>Just remember that the people on the phone are doing their jobs -- try not to get angry or raise your voice. (sometimes it's very difficult when you are very passionate.) </p> <p>Don't just try to call the DC office - try ALL the district offices to get through to a person. I've heard they're so busy they don't even have time to clear voicemails out. Calls really are the best. And check their office hours - My Senators are open 8:30 - 4:30, but my Rep is open 9-5. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-senatorsrepresentativespoliticians-have-you-contacted-lately#post-2689568 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 10:26:37 +0000 dagret 2689568@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Boopers: i haven't gone to the next page yet -- but the way a nomination (or bill) works at the federal level (or in my state, PA) - is that first, the nominee/bill gets introduced. Then, if the committee chairs like it, it can be referred to a relevant committee. Then, it gets voted out of the committee and on to the full body (in nominations of Secretaries - the Senate.) Then the full Senate votes to confirm or deny. </p> <p>If it's a bill and it's approved, then it moves on to the other legislative body that it was first approved in. And then if it's approved, and there are any changes from the FIRST approved version, it goes back to the other body for a concurrence vote. </p> <p>THEN it can go on to the executive branch (President or Governor) to be signed or vetoed. </p> <p>the Legislative body can override an executive veto with enough votes. </p> <p>Hooray for checks and balances....let's hope they remain. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-senatorsrepresentativespoliticians-have-you-contacted-lately#post-2689465 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 03:07:12 +0000 lamariniere 2689465@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This morning I contacted my Republican senator and congressman (I'm registered to vote in a very red state). I contacted them through their Senate and House pages and voiced my concern about the current immigration/refugee ban. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-senatorsrepresentativespoliticians-have-you-contacted-lately#post-2689463 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 01:43:45 +0000 ChiCalGoBee 2689463@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MsInformation: Oak Park is so great! I actually live in San Diego right now but I'm a Chicagoan through and through! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-senatorsrepresentativespoliticians-have-you-contacted-lately#post-2689263 Mon, 30 Jan 2017 17:00:18 +0000 MsInformation 2689263@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This morning, I called one of my senators (Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois) to urge him to vote against Sessions because he's on the Judiciary Committee that's supposed to hold its vote tomorrow. </p> <p>I also called my representative, Danny Davis, about the travel ban because he hadn't issued a public statement yet. He released one later today, so he must have been working on it over the weekend. I was happy to see that.</p> <p>@chicalgobee I'm in solidarity with you, fellow Chicagoan! (I'm in Oak Park.)</p> <p>Also, I found this website useful for figuring out who to call and what to say: <a href="https://5calls.org/" rel="nofollow">https://5calls.org/</a>. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-senatorsrepresentativespoliticians-have-you-contacted-lately#post-2689262 Mon, 30 Jan 2017 16:51:24 +0000 ChiCalGoBee 2689262@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Boopers: @Mrs. Lemon-Lime: @junebugsmama: Glad you ladies were able to make the call.</p> <p>It's probably pretty evident but I am very against everything that's gone on since January 20th, and I'm fed up as hell. Thanks to all for what you're doing to make your voices heard. Seeing so many come together like this makes me feel like there's some hope. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-senatorsrepresentativespoliticians-have-you-contacted-lately#post-2689222 Mon, 30 Jan 2017 15:53:08 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2689222@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs.shinerbock: yes, yes, yes!</p> <p>District lines are drawn so politicians get re-elected and keep their seats, BUT peace of mind never hurts when you want to speak your mind/ heart. I wish I had Dem representatives I could root on. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-senatorsrepresentativespoliticians-have-you-contacted-lately#post-2689217 Mon, 30 Jan 2017 15:50:18 +0000 Boopers 2689217@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Please forgive my ignorance on this question, but I've been googling and cannot find an answer to my question. The HELP committee is set to vote on DeVos tomorrow. The committee consists of something like 23 US Senators. Are they the only ones voting for her nomination or do all 100 senators vote for her nomination? I've seen all over the Internet to call the senators on the committee to ensure enough people vote no, but is it worth calling my US senators even if they aren't on the committee? Cornyn and Cruz probably won't answer regardless, but I'll make the call today if they are voting. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-senatorsrepresentativespoliticians-have-you-contacted-lately#post-2689207 Mon, 30 Jan 2017 15:41:03 +0000 mrs.shinerbock 2689207@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've called both of my senators (Cornyn and Cruz) but they have stopped answering their phones and I went to Cornyn's office here in town and voiced my concerns about the Trump cabinet nominations. (BTW - the staff member at Cornyn's office was very polite and only noted my zip code, not any other identifying information.)</p> <p>I've called the county sheriff's office to say that they should not support the detainment of people until their papers can be shown, no matter what Trump says of sanctuary cities. I do not live in the city limits, but if I did I would call the mayor as well.</p> <p>I've called Paul Ryan's office to express my dismay at repealing the ACA without a plan to replace it. I've called the House Oversight &amp; Government Reform Committee about DeVoss. I marched in the Women's March and plan to join the March for Science.</p> <p>I've seen information from multiple sources that in person visits to town halls or their offices if the best, then calling, but that emails and personal letters hardly even get read. I follow a couple people on Facebook that are really great about posting reminders with a script and the numbers of the general folks (like committee members.)</p> <p>What I've heard from a congressional staffer is that every senator/member of congress gets a summary of all the calls made by the constituents the day before. This is broken down by reason for call (you should only give 1-2 reasons per call) and zip code. The approximate ratio of daily calls made by republicans versus democrats is 12:1, so its really important that we start getting democrats and independents mobilized on these simple/easy to do things. Even if you are in line with your representative, it's good to call and let them know that they are in line with you and you can still call other members of congress/senators who are members of committees that are involved in the issues that you are concerned about. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-senatorsrepresentativespoliticians-have-you-contacted-lately#post-2689201 Mon, 30 Jan 2017 15:32:53 +0000 mrsbubbletea 2689201@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ChiCalGoBee: wow that was so easy. Thanks. I am ripping the bandaid off today and making calls, I was being a wimp and it's not that bad!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-senatorsrepresentativespoliticians-have-you-contacted-lately#post-2689199 Mon, 30 Jan 2017 15:31:18 +0000 looch 2689199@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: She didn't even know what she was answering. She didn't prepare AT ALL. And not to mention she told Senator Murphy (of CT, Sandy Hook) that guns were needed in schools to protect children from grizzly bears. </p>