Democrats' OPEC Dependency

Democrats Slam OPEC For Voting “Three Times In The Last Year Against Raising Production”…Prior To Voting In The Senate “Against Raising Production” For The Fourth Time “In The Last Year”

Dems Say OPEC’S Three Votes “Against Raising Production” “Sap A Greater Portion Of Americans’ Paychecks”

DEMOCRAT SENATORS’ LETTER TO PRESIDENT BUSH: “Unfortunately, despite recent entreaties by you and Vice President Cheney, OPEC has voted three times in the last year against raising production, meaning rising gas prices continue to sap a greater portion of Americans’ paychecks.” (“Democratic Leaders, In Letter To Bush, Urge President To Convince Saudi Government To Help Ease Americans' Pain At The Pump,” Press Release, 05/12/08)

DEMOCRATS’ HAVE VOTED MORE THAN “THREE TIMES IN THE LAST YEAR AGAINST RAISING PRODUCTION”

Today Democrats Voted “Against Raising Production” For The Fourth Time “In The Last Year”

Vote 123 – May 13, 2008 – Rejected, 42-56

Measure: S.Amdt.4720 to S.2284

Sponsors: Senator Mitch McConnell and Senator Pete Domenici

Purpose: To reduce gas prices and decrease dependence on foreign oil

Vote 210 – June 13, 2007 – Rejected, 43-52

Measure: S.Amdt. 1505 to S.Amdt. 1502 to H.R. 6

Sponsor: Senator James Inhofe

Purpose: “To improve domestic fuels security.” [Also called the “Gas Petroleum Refiner Improvement and Community Empowerment Act” or “Gas PRICE Act”]

Vote 212 – June 14, 2007 – Rejected, 43-44

Measure: S.Amdt. 1566 to S.Amdt. 1502 to H.R. 6

Sponsor: Senator John Warner

Purpose: “To authorize the State of Virginia to petition for authorization to conduct gas exploration and drilling activities in the coastal zone of the State.” [Virginia OCS Amendment]

Vote 213 – June 19, 2007 – Rejected, 39-55

Measure: S.Amdt. 1628 to S.Amdt. 1502 to H.R. 6

Sponsor: Senator Jim Bunning

Purpose: “To provide standards for clean coal-derived fuels.”