Fight the Big Brutal Bill!
It’s Time to be Very, Very Loud!
It’s on. Now. In the dark of the night Saturday to Sunday, Senate Republicans began the marathon process of delivering on Trump’s budget bill. Republicans want to rip food and health care away from families to pay for massive tax breaks for the Billionaire Boys Club. This isn’t a budget – it’s an attack.
- Democrats stalled progress by forcing the entire 940-page bill to be read out aloud, estimated to take 15 hours.
- Next, a “vote-a-rama” session begins. This lets Senate Dems propose unlimited new amendments that their colleagues must then vote on. Democrats can use this opportunity to postpone the final vote on the bill and force Republicans to vote on amendments and go on the record supporting politically damaging policies. Amendments will slow the process down and keep the pressure up.
- After vote-a-rama, Senators cast their votes. This final Senate vote on the bill is expected – possibly on Monday. Then, they’ll ask the House to vote on it as is – an even more harmful bill than House Republicans passed – so they can give Trump a “win” for the 4th of July.
The bill is so unpopular, they need the cover of night to pull off their high-stakes heist. It’s time to be very, very loud – today, Sunday, and on Monday. Shine the light on what Republicans are doing. Here’s how:
- Keep your calls to our Washington Senators going.
- Personally reach out to friends and family members today – especially those in red states – and ask them to call their U.S. Senators. Help flood their offices with calls, visits, and emails and oppose this shameful heist.
- Personally reach out to friends and family members today – especially those in red states – and ask them to call their U.S. Senators. Help flood their offices with calls, visits, and emails and oppose this shameful heist.
Script for U.S. Senators Murray and Cantwell (and for friends & family with Democratic Senators)
Sample Script Hello, my name is [NAME] and I’m a constituent from . I’m calling to urge Senator to keep fighting and to do everything in her power to delay, disrupt, and defeat the Republican tax scam bill. We are behind you. Keep fighting! Thank you.
Senator Murray 202-224-2621
Senator Cantwell 202-224-3441
Click here for other offices if you get a busy signal.
Make it easy for friends and family with Republican Senators
Sample Script Hello, my name is [NAME] and I’m a constituent from <city name. zip code>. I am outraged at this bill that slashes health care, takes food off people’s tables, and raises the debt limit by $5 trillion – with a T – so you can give massive tax breaks to billionaires like Elon Musk. Voters hate this bill. I will not pay the price so billionaires can cash in. Vote No. Do not sell us out.
Or, direct them to 5 calls. Enter their zip code and 5 calls will let them know who and how to call. https://5calls.org/
Don’t know who to call? Join a phone bank and get a list!
Amendments for Vote-A-Rama
Could you write a better bill? Now’s your chance!
Follow the link, follow the prompts, write what you would like the bill to say and Submit it to your U.S. Senator! No experience required! Ideas:
- 90% marginal tax rate for any household with income in excess of $100 million.
- An amendment to transfer all the dollars for ICE funding to NPR and PBS, instead
- An amendment to cut every lawmaker’s salary and per diem by the same percentage SNAP gets cut
What would you fund in the budget instead of billionaire tax breaks and expanding ICE? Tell the Senate! Propose your amendment at this link
Summer Fun Coming Up at our Carnival!
What’s better than our annual Indivisible summer picnic? An Indivisible Summer Carnival with games, prizes, live music, good food and friends! Join us – our Events Team is cooking up lots of fun for us on Sunday, July 27, at Lake Sammamish State Park!
Raffles for prizes? Yes, please! Never participated in a Cake Walk? Now’s your chance! Bring your family and friends, a potluck dish to share (with serving utensils, as needed), and get ready to relax and soak up some summer fun. Grills and charcoal will be on hand for personal use. There are picnic tables, too, but feel free to bring a blanket or lawn chairs!
12:00 Lunch
12:00 – 2:00 Carnival Games
2:00 – 3:00 Cake Walk, Raffle & Live Entertainment!
Lake Sammamish State Park, Meadow Shelter, 2000 NW Sammamish Rd, Issaquah. WA state parks pass or park entrance fee will be required. Follow registration link for a handy map. Register and you’ll get a handy reminder!
Summer Indivisi-Gather Registration
Get the Word Out!
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Order your T-Shirt, Tote and/or Hat in time for our Summer Carnival, and your summer hikes, travel, outings to farmers markets, outdoor concerts, wine walks, and more! Each purchase supports our work.
https://indivisible-wa8.spiritsale.com/products
Events Calendar
Donation-matching Grant from Indivisible National Ends Monday, June 30th
Your donations make our chapter’s meetings, rallies, and events possible, and we’re so grateful. For the month of June, your donation to our chapter will be matched (up to a limit) by funds from Indivisible National.
Donation link here.
“What’s The Plan?”
Live with Indivisible Co-Founders, Leah Greenberg & Ezra Levin
Every Thursday @12:00 – 1:00pm PST
Virtual Event – Register for link.
Can’t make it? Register and you’ll receive a recording of the event plus resources:
https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/773746/
Brewed Awakening!
Thursday, July 10 @ 10am-12pm
Blazing Bagels – 55 W Sunset Way, Issaquah,
Join us for coffee, conversation, and a chance to hang out with like-minded people. No program or agenda – just chat about what’s on your mind – books, movies, the weather, or the state of our country.
Messaging for Solidarity – Race Class Narrative with Anat Shenker-Osario
Monday, July 21st, @ 4pm – 5pm
Virtual event – Register for link
Can’t make it? All registered will receive the recording link.
The opposition regularly uses racial fear as a tool to exploit economic realities and turn people against one another. The Race Class Narrative messaging and analysis help us fight back against these attacks to build solidarity across differences.
Anat Shenker-Osorio is one of Indivisible’s favorite guest speakers! She hosts the “Words to Win By” podcast and delivers information with smarts and snark. You don’t want to miss it. Hope to see you there!
