MPs tweet the vote on C-38: The first 12 hours

by John Bowman Posted: June 14, 2012 1:57 PM Last Updated: June 14, 2012 2:26 PM

View the story "MPs tweet the vote on C-38: The first 12 hours" on StorifyMPs tweet the vote on C-38: The first 12 hoursStorified by CBC News Community · Thu, Jun 14 2012 13:56:55Voting on amendment to Bill C-38, the government's budget implementation bill, kicked off around 1 a.m. Thursday morning and MPs on Twitter each had their own way to mark the occasion.
We're at the, er, end of the beginning...Tony ClementAnd so at 1 am the voting on C-38 begins. #stopC38 #cdnpoliElizabeth May MPAnd so it begins...Andrew ScheerGiddyup.Michelle Rempel, MPChirping between the government and opposition sides began early, like when Tony Clement cheekily invited NDP MP Hoang Mai to celebrate his birthday elsewhere.
My permission to leave the Chamber & celebrate for real! RT @ALatendresseNPD C'est aussi la fête de @hoangmai_npd, bonne fête Hoang!!!Tony ClementDippers now standing to vote as slowly as possible to drag things out. Cmon. #cdnpoliLaurie HawnNDP slowing vote down. Are they tired? Do they think they are getting overtime? Oh well morning will come at same time #C38 #LPCWayne EasterI just can't believe Rob Anders is still awake. #BudgetFAILJustin Trudeau, MPShocking!!! Rob Anders AWAKE!!Don DaviesSpeaker of the House Andrew Scheer
So thirsty. So afraid of drinking too much water...Andrew ScheerContrary to popular belief, Speaker's chair is very uncomfortable. No lumbar support + the seat part is not long enough for a 6'4" person.Andrew ScheerWhat will happen first, the end of voting for C-38 or the Liberal Party choosing a new leader?Blaine Calkins, MPThe whole House caught @Kady sneaking out and waved while beseeching her to stay...Justin Trudeau, MPTony Clement spent some of his overnight hours answering questions from followers on Twitter, mostly about how he plans to stay awake.
I don't drink coffee :-( RT @cmaconthehill Vote-A-Palooza starts this afternoon/evening. MPs will likely be downing lots of coffee tonight.Tony ClementTruth! ;-) RT @RHCYouth @TonyclementCPC doesn't need need coffee, he's got Twitter to keep him awake!Tony Clement"Tea. Earl Grey. Hot." RT @tominwindsor Do you like tea? Tea is a good drink to fortify yourself for a session of the Commons. ;)Tony ClementZero. I'm all healthy, cept for the Caramilk...RT @Ryan_r_Williams How much caffeine are you consuming right now?Tony ClementIt's a privilege to vote always. I never get tired of it! RT @theaudiophiliad Doesn't it get repetitive voting no time and again?Tony ClementAs morning broke in Ottawa, MPs refocused their efforts.
Team 6 is on our half hour break! Here's sunrise behind the Parliamentary Library: http://yfrog.com/o0ym7fwjTony ClementThe sun is coming up and we can see the first light through the glass stained windows of the House of Commons. We continue to stand upNathan CullenThe smell of bacon is wafting into the House of Commons. I remain focused like a laser #BudgetFAIL #C38 #LPCMarc GarneauBig all-Party applause for MP Steven Fletcher as he pirouettes in his wheelchair after his super long shift in the House!Tony ClementSlipped out a few votes ago to brush my teeth. I'm a new woman! #omnibudget, watch out.Megan LeslieIt's wasn't all animosity in the House today, though. Some people on opposite sides of the aisle actually like each other. Take this conversation between Conservative MP Michelle Rempel and NDP MP Alexandrine Latendresse.
It's cold in here today.....but our team keeps on #winning.Michelle Rempel, MP@MichelleRempel Is it freezing on your side too?Alexandrine@ALatendresseNPD yes! We must be under a vent or something. Glad to know its not just me! (I have another fleece if you need it).Michelle Rempel, MP@MichelleRempel Wow, thanks, you're really kind! I'll warm my poor frozen legs :)Alexandrine@MichelleRempel And, the color is almost the same then my blouse! Awesome.Alexandrine@ALatendresseNPD pas de problem. #teamfleeceMichelle Rempel, MPLunchtime today was the halfway mark of a voting session that's expected to last until early Friday morning.
Just passed the half way point of the votes on C38. Stand up, sit down, fight, fight, fight!!! #fbChris Charlton@brownbarrie, Rob Clarke, @blainecalkinsmp and I brought Red Bull in last night. We're needing it! http://yfrog.com/g0nnltcjRick DykstraEnjoying 10 mins outside. Beautiful day in #YOW. Now back to voting. http://yfrog.com/ntygkgsjMichelle Rempel, MP

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