Marco Rubio votes "NO" on Violence Against Women Act

[GuyPinestra]

Feb 12 2013

Statement on my Vote Against the Violence Against Women Act

I believe we should have re-authorized the existing Violence Against Women Act that has helped reduce the annual incidence of domestic violence by more than 50 percent, among other successes. I also continue supporting the work being done at the federal, state and local levels to combat domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. I specifically support such ideas as:
Authorizing programs in the Department of Justice and Department of Health and Human Services to help prevent and reduce violence against women. The annual incidence of domestic violence has dropped more than 50 percent since VAWA became law.
Renewing previously successful programs that have helped law enforcement, prosecutors, and victim service providers keep victims safe and hold criminals accountable.
Consolidating 13 existing overlapping programs into 4 to reduce administrative costs and avoid duplication.
Including provisions that address the problem of untested sexual assault evidence that could be used to prosecute offenders and solve cold cases.


I was also proud to have cosponsored and voted for the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act, which was presented by Senator Patrick Leahy as an amendment today. This amendment is almost identical to the 2011 legislation of the same name which I also co-sponsored. I fully support this re-authorization of programs to combat modern day slavery both in the United States and abroad. This amendment promotes increased cooperation among federal agencies, supports the victim-centered approach to trafficking and promotes accountability by ensuring federal funds are used for their intended purposes. I wish we could have had a full debate on this bill separately and the issue of human trafficking, so that more attention could be focused on the problem of modern day slavery. But I was nonetheless proud to support this measure and hope it eventually becomes law.

Unfortunately, I could not support the final, entire legislation that contains new provisions that could have potentially adverse consequences. Specifically, this bill would mandate the diversion of a portion of funding from domestic violence programs to sexual assault programs, although there’s no evidence to suggest this shift will result in a greater number of convictions. These funding decisions should be left up to the state-based coalitions that understand local needs best, but instead this new legislation would put those decisions into the hands of distant Washington bureaucrats in the Department of Justice. Additionally, I have concerns regarding the conferring of criminal jurisdiction to some Indian tribal governments over all persons in Indian country, including non-Indians.

Senator Marco Rubio, Florida

Yes, that seems to be a sticking point with several white Republicans. Sad...

Rubio is white?

 

[Avatar4321]

Rubio is white?

Apparently he is now.

 

[Lakhota]

For those of you who may not understand the importance of VAWA with regard to Native women - maybe this will help:

Tribal Provision: Myths v. Facts - VAWA Reauthorization

 

[Stephanie]

"... Specifically, this bill would mandate the diversion of a portion of funding from domestic violence programs to sexual assault programs, although there’s no evidence to suggest this shift will result in a greater number of convictions. These funding decisions should be left up to the state-based coalitions that understand local needs best, but instead this new legislation would put those decisions into the hands of distant Washington bureaucrats in the Department of Justice. Additionally, I have concerns regarding the conferring of criminal jurisdiction to some Indian tribal governments over all persons in Indian country, including non-Indians.

Senator Marco Rubio, Florida"

Dems bin Lying

Oh yeah....let's not use Federal monies for sexual assault prevention - let's leave it to broke-ass states NOT to fund it! Republicans could care less about crybaby rape victims anyway.

Just don't abort....the embryo is rape victim evidence.

RW's are amazingly fakakta.

Regards from Rosie

The States are "Broke-@$$" because idiots keep encouraging the Federal Government to tax and spend, and then inflate our currency to pay off the debts they never should have taken. The States can't print their own money. Nor can they avoid the Federally mandated spending forced upon them.

The States would have more money with a stronger economy. Which we would have if the Federal government wasnt crippling it with taxes, spending, and inflation. Individuals would also have more money if they were allowed to keep the wealth they work for instead of pay 50% or more to the government. Then there would be alot more opportunities for the States and individual charities to take care of people and prevent such crimes.

But no, we have a bunch of people who want to thoughtlessly empower a bunch of politicians and bureaucrats in Washington who don't have their best interests at heart and can't possibly know all the nuances to the problems in their communities. The further power is from the people, the less effective and more corruptable it becomes.

great post Avatar, but you are wasting your breath..these people believe everything should be run by their DADDY Federal Government

 

[RosieS]

"... Specifically, this bill would mandate the diversion of a portion of funding from domestic violence programs to sexual assault programs, although there’s no evidence to suggest this shift will result in a greater number of convictions. These funding decisions should be left up to the state-based coalitions that understand local needs best, but instead this new legislation would put those decisions into the hands of distant Washington bureaucrats in the Department of Justice. Additionally, I have concerns regarding the conferring of criminal jurisdiction to some Indian tribal governments over all persons in Indian country, including non-Indians.

Senator Marco Rubio, Florida"

Dems bin Lying

Oh yeah....let's not use Federal monies for sexual assault prevention - let's leave it to broke-ass states NOT to fund it! Republicans could care less about crybaby rape victims anyway.

Just don't abort....the embryo is rape victim evidence.

RW's are amazingly fakakta.

Regards from Rosie

WTF is sexual assault prevention? Do you honestly think throwing federal money at some silly program is going to prevent sexual assauts?


What do yo do with predators who don't know about the program?

Yup. Honestly.

National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) |

They get detention, not prevention.

Regards from Rosie

 

[Crackerjaxon]

Oh yeah....let's not use Federal monies for sexual assault prevention - let's leave it to broke-ass states NOT to fund it! Republicans could care less about crybaby rape victims anyway.

Just don't abort....the embryo is rape victim evidence.

RW's are amazingly fakakta.

Regards from Rosie

WTF is sexual assault prevention? Do you honestly think throwing federal money at some silly program is going to prevent sexual assauts?


What do yo do with predators who don't know about the program?

Yup. Honestly.

National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) |

They get detention, not prevention.

Regards from Rosie

I'm surprised democrats don't try to legislate the weather.

Oh... wait a minute. They do.

Never mind.

 

[LeftofLeft]

By Jennifer Bendery

WASHINGTON -- The Senate easily passed its Violence Against Women Act reauthorization bill on Tuesday, officially punting the issue to the House, where Republican leaders still haven't signaled how they plan to proceed.

The bill passed 78 to 22. It already had 62 cosponsors, which ensured its passage, but it picked up additional support from a handful of Republicans who weren't already sponsoring it.

Senators who voted against the bill included Republicans John Barrasso (Wyo.), Roy Blunt (Mo.), John Boozman (Ark.), Tom Coburn (Okla.), John Cornyn (Texas), Ted Cruz (Texas), Mike Enzi (Wyo.), Lindsey Graham (S.C.), Chuck Grassley (Iowa), Orrin Hatch (Utah), James Inhofe (Okla.), Mike Johanns (Neb.), Ron Johnson (Wisc.), Mike Lee (Utah), Mitch McConnell (Ky.), Rand Paul (Ky.), Jim Risch (Idaho), Pat Roberts (Kansas), Marco Rubio (Fla.), Jeff Sessions (Ala.), Jeff Thune (S.D.) and Tim Scott (S.C.).

Rubio, who put out a statement on his VAWA stance Tuesday, will give the Republican response to President Obama's State of the Union address later Tuesday evening.

More: VAWA Vote: Senate Overwhelmingly Passes Violence Against Women Act

What problem do you have with Sharia Law?

 

[LeftofLeft]

Marco Rubio, Rand Paul and Mitch McConnell all say........Just say YES about violence against women

So does Sharia Law.

 

[JakeStarkey]

The GOP are not sharia, but must learn to reach out more coherently to women's needs.

 

[JimH52]

Why do these repubs have their heads up their arses?

So Rubio may be screwbioed...

 

[JimH52]

So if Rubio has screwed himself with women, that leaves Christie as the best bet in 2016....right?

 

[rightwinger]

As Republicans ask Marco Rubio to build a bridge to Hispanic voters he burns the bridge to women voters

He will do well as a presidential candidate

Yeah sure, not all women are as shallow as you and the troll
the majority live their life without seeing the Government as their husband or daddy

Domestic violence is the leading cause of murder for women

 

[LeftofLeft]

As Republicans ask Marco Rubio to build a bridge to Hispanic voters he burns the bridge to women voters

He will do well as a presidential candidate

Yeah sure, not all women are as shallow as you and the troll
the majority live their life without seeing the Government as their husband or daddy

Domestic violence is the leading cause of murder for women

Have you checked Sharia Law and who practices it today?

 

[JakeStarkey]

Yeah sure, not all women are as shallow as you and the troll
the majority live their life without seeing the Government as their husband or daddy

Domestic violence is the leading cause of murder for women

Have you checked Sharia Law and who practices it today?

Yup, far more men kill women in domestic disputes in America.

Rubio just ended his candidacy for 2016.

 

[Luddly Neddite]

U.S. Senate: Legislation & Records Home > Votes > Roll Call Vote

All of those who voted against it are GObP/pubs. Needless to say, included resident whiny asshole Paul.

No big surprise there. The Rs always vote against women and children but they just LOVE those fetuses.

 

[Luddly Neddite]

Domestic violence is the leading cause of murder for women

Have you checked Sharia Law and who practices it today?

Yup, far more men kill women in domestic disputes in America.

Rubio just ended his candidacy for 2016.

Except that many rw voters hate women and children just as much as the party does. I'd bet a lot of rw's would vote for him on the basis of that shared hate.

I think its damn funny that they're putting the future of the party in the hands of a newcomer and token wetback.

Before the rw's get in a twit, remember it was Rubio who lied about how his pooooor parents escaped from Cuba and blah blah blah and it was all a lie.

What was the other lie that came out at the same time? Can't remember it now.

Rubio is no more president material than Rand Paul is but apparently, they both think they are.

 

[JakeStarkey]

Lud, you are a Dud, a homer for the left with no more moral character than Uncensored for the right.

So shut up.

Rubio ended his candidacy for 2016 today. Good.

 

[Luddly Neddite]

Yeah sure, not all women are as shallow as you and the troll
the majority live their life without seeing the Government as their husband or daddy

Domestic violence is the leading cause of murder for women

Have you checked Sharia Law and who practices it today?

Far right pub and pots. Those are the nice folks who use their religion as a reason for wanting lots of laws passed to control the intimate and personal behavior of Americans.

Start with scum like Santorum. He is very much in favor of sharia law.

 

[Soggy in NOLA]

Good for Rubio... Just more meaningless, feel- good bullshit for the feeble minded to mentally masturbate over while ignoring tha gazillion real issues.

 

[Lakhota]

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