In what has become a common procedural maneuver to slow/stop the business of The House of Representatives.
On Wednesday afternoon, the House had just voted, 412 to 0, to pass H. Res. 1113, "Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Mother's Day," when Rep. Todd Tiahrt (R-Kan.), rose in protest.
"Mr. Speaker, I move to reconsider the vote," he announced.
When the votes were tallied 177 Republicans which constitutes a majority of the Republicans in the house including the bills sponsor had voted against the bill.
House Minority Leader John Boehner, asked yesterday to explain why he and 177 of his colleagues switched their votes, answered: "Oh, we just wanted to make sure that everyone was on record in support of Mother's Day."
I am confused, if you vote against something how does that show your support?
I guess they were for Mothers day before they voted against it.
See a video of the requested vote here:
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