MANCHIN WILL OPPOSE SO-CALLED “FOR THE PEOPLE ACT”
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In a direct answer to your prayers, Senator Joe Manchin announced in an op-ed published Sunday that he will vote AGAINST S.1/HR.1 (“For the People Act”). IFA asked you to pray and act on this bill which proposes to make permanent the types of voting practices that were introduced during the 2020 elections because of COVID—the very practices that caused great issues with fraud and confusion. IFA intercessors sent more than 82,000 messages and prayed at least that many times. Here is an excerpt from Senator Manchin’s opinion editorial:
The right to vote is fundamental to our American democracy and protecting that right should not be about party or politics. Least of all, protecting this right, which is a value I share, should never be done in a partisan manner. . . .
Unfortunately, we now are witnessing that the fundamental right to vote has itself become overtly politicized. Today’s debate about how to best protect our right to vote and to hold elections, however, is not about finding common ground, but seeking partisan advantage. Whether it is state laws that seek to needlessly restrict voting or politicians who ignore the need to secure our elections, partisan policymaking won’t instill confidence in our democracy — it will destroy it.
Democrats in Congress have proposed a sweeping election reform bill called the For the People Act. This more than 800-page bill has garnered zero Republican support. Why? Are the very Republican senators who voted to impeach Trump because of actions that led to an attack on our democracy unwilling to support actions to strengthen our democracy? Are these same senators, whom many in my party applauded for their courage, now threats to the very democracy we seek to protect?
The truth, I would argue, is that voting and election reform that is done in a partisan manner will all but ensure partisan divisions continue to deepen.
With that in mind, some Democrats have again proposed eliminating the Senate filibuster rule in order to pass the For the People Act with only Democratic support. They’ve attempted to demonize the filibuster and conveniently ignore how it has been critical to protecting the rights of Democrats in the past. . . .
Our founders were wise to see the temptation of absolute power and built in specific checks and balances to force compromise that serves to preserve our fragile democracy. The Senate, its processes and rules, have evolved over time to make absolute power difficult while still delivering solutions to the issues facing our country and I believe that’s the Senate’s best quality.
Yes, this process can be frustrating and slow. It will force compromises that are not always ideal. But consider the alternative. Do we really want to live in an America where one party can dictate and demand everything and anything it wants, whenever it wants? I have always said, “If I can’t go home and explain it, I can’t vote for it.” And I cannot explain strictly partisan election reform or blowing up the Senate rules to expedite one party’s agenda. . . .
I believe that partisan voting legislation will destroy the already weakening binds of our democracy, and for that reason, I will vote against the For the People Act. Furthermore, I will not vote to weaken or eliminate the filibuster. For as long as I have the privilege of being your U.S. senator, I will fight to represent the people of West Virginia, to seek bipartisan compromise no matter how difficult and to develop the political bonds that end divisions and help unite the country we love.
What do you think about what Senator Manchin has to say? Please share in the comments, and share your thanks to God for answered prayer!
You can post a prayer for Senator Manchin on the West Virginia page at Pray for America’s Leaders. Click HERE.
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Thank you Lird for Senator Manchin snd all you are doing through him to save our country. Bless him, guide him, protect him and his family. Give him your strength, energy and power and authority to push through to overcome this horrible corrupt bill.
God save us. We look to you. Thank you for raising up strong those who can lead us in getting the right things accomplished in whatever places needed to save us from destruction from within the system.
IJN I pray and give you thanks.
Thank you Lord for answered prayer. Please continue to strengthen, bless and protect Send. Manchin who made the proper decision to serve the people of America and not a political party. Amen.
As a resident of West Virginia and a former employee of the State government, I experienced the double talk of Sen. Manchin on numerous occasions. This is a great surprise to me, but I know that it’s not our God. My faith regarding this was small, but I’m so glad that I was proven wrong. God is so good! I will say though, my brothers and sisters, do not cease your prayers. It is vitally important.
Keep praying!
Our heavenly Father, we bless You for Senator Manchin for taking this stand. We bless and ask You that Senators Manchin and Sinema continue to support the filibuster. So Be It. Amen
Father God, thank You for guiding Senator Manchin and Sinema by Your wisdom. Protect their coming and goings, their staff, their families with Your Heavenly Host.
This is indeed a great piece of news! Praise God for answering our prayers! Lord, please, let it be that Joe Manchin will be able, by Your grace, to influence his fellow democrat Senators, to vote down this ludicrous, socialistic piece of legislation. Furthermore, let All of these radical, freedom-limiting pieces of legislation be voted down by our Congress. Let this be a beginning place, where the Biden Administration will get a strong, clear message, about trying to get these socialistic bills passed. In Jesus’ name, please let it be so.
Dear Senator Manchin,
I just left a voice message at your DC office not realizing I would be able to email you. I am not a constituent. Your leadership is so valuable and I simply want you to know that Americans from this whole nation are praying for you. You are courageous, you are honest and most importantly, a man of integrity. You read in the book of Micah, “The Lord has told you what is good and what it is He requires of you: to act justly, to love faithfulness, and to walk humbly with your God.” Because I believe you follow this, I pray the Lord’s favor and blessing over you, your staff, your family, and all those you love and serve.
Praying you stay in HIS Grip,
Susan
I sent this yesterday and will continue to pray for good leaders despite party affiliation.
We thank you Father for pricking his conscience to do the right thing..Father continue to speak to those in the Democratic party that will listen and have them turn around and stand up for righteousness.For those in government that oppose your ways we ask for their removal!! Let YOUR Kingdom come in the U.S.A.!!
Thank you Lord Jesus. Jesus you are our rock.