Dems turn out the lights, GOP turns up the heat!

Speaker Pelosi refused to hold a vote on off shore drilling today and instead adjourned for a late summer break over the objections of Republicans. Why would she not even schedule a vote or hold the members over for a special session? It is really simple once you gaze at the calendar. We are less than 100 days from fall elections and voting no on more oil exploration does not look good to the constituents. Let's take a look at how the House has voted historically on oil and energy bills:


ANWR Exploration
House Republicans:91% Supported
House Democrats: 86% Opposed

Coal-to-Liquid
House Republicans: 97% Supported
House Democrats: 78% Opposed

Oil Shale Exploration
House Republicans: 90% Supported
House Democrats: 86% Opposed

Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Exploration
House Republicans: 81% Supported
House Democrats: 83% Opposed

Refinery Increased Capacity
House Republicans: 97% Supported
House Democrats: 96% Opposed

SUMMARY

91% of House Republicans have historically voted to increase the production of American-made oil and gas.

86% of House Democrats have historically voted against increasing the production of American-made oil and gas.

The numbers don't lie folks. Let me wrap this up with a quote from the next Congressman from the 9th district, Mr. Mike Sodrel. “When I was running my business, I never took a vacation while there was critical work to be done,” said Sodrel. “Congressman Hill voted twice to adjourn and take a 5-week long break while Hoosiers are suffering with high gas prices. I urge Speaker Pelosi to call an emergency session of Congress and schedule a vote on expanding America’s energy supply.”

Don't hold your breath Mike. Meanwhile, Hoosiers will try to hold onto their wallets.