Amanda Becker

Amanda Becker @AmandaBecker

There are now an unprecedented 64 senators on @SenGillibrand & @SenJoniErnst's bill — & they estimate another 7 supporters. What is standing in their way? They need a vote. @SenJackReed wants them to go through committee — again. After eight years. https://t.co/TB4WqeS5zN — PolitiTweet.org

Amanda Becker @AmandaBecker

Over the years, they have made incremental changes to how the military handles serious crimes, but when the Fort Hood report came out on Vanessa Guillen's murder, Ernst was convinced the time had come to back the larger bill re chain of command. https://t.co/TB4WqeS5zN — PolitiTweet.org

Amanda Becker @AmandaBecker

Gillibrand & Ernst, via work on the Armed Services Cmtee, developed a working relationship, then a friendship. They went to "Biker Barre" together. Bible study. Dinners. “We have worked very hard to develop a trust between each other," Gillibrand said. https://t.co/TB4WqeS5zN — PolitiTweet.org

Amanda Becker @AmandaBecker

Every year, for 8 years, @SenGillibrand would ask every senator for a meeting to discuss her bill to put an independent prosecutor in charge of serious crimes committed in the military. She said @SenJoniErnst always took that meeting. https://t.co/TB4WqeS5zN — PolitiTweet.org

Amanda Becker @AmandaBecker

In a joint interview @SenJoniErnst told me that as a retired commander herself (National Guard) she was hesitant to change the chain of command for how the military handles serious crimes but told Gillibrand she would "keep and open mind." https://t.co/TB4WqeS5zN — PolitiTweet.org

Amanda Becker @AmandaBecker

All week, @SenGillibrand & @SenJoniErnst have been on the Senate floor asking for a vote on a military sexual assault bill 8 years in the making. They have more than 60 *co-sponsors* — & more supporters. A🧵on their work & why a vote hasn't happened yet: https://t.co/TB4WqeS5zN — PolitiTweet.org

Amanda Becker @AmandaBecker

He's not wrong. Also: the dude is from Vermont. Also also: during winter, in Iowa, and New Hampshire, you just ... open a window. Voila! The Best Western is a luxury hotel. — PolitiTweet.org

Amanda Becker @AmandaBecker

@NHJennifer @CrackerBarrel Did you play that game and end up an "ignoramus"? The worst. — PolitiTweet.org

Amanda Becker @AmandaBecker

Finishing trip-planning for Georgia (the country) in a couple weeks & soliciting input from travel companions on whether they're game to: accompany me to Christian Orthodox church services and/or take a public bus for a day trip ... just because I kinda love it? #Iknowhowtotravel — PolitiTweet.org

Amanda Becker @AmandaBecker

When my niece was born, part of my gift to her was an Eric Carle boxed set. Her first birthday party this weekend is Very Hungry Caterpillar themed. RIP Eric Carle. — PolitiTweet.org

Amanda Becker @AmandaBecker

Should my summer television project be … Votes only, not soliciting snobbish shade. — PolitiTweet.org

Amanda Becker @AmandaBecker

RT @nytclimate: President Biden says the world needs to stop emitting the pollution that comes from burning oil, gas and coal. But his admi… — PolitiTweet.org

Amanda Becker @AmandaBecker

It just went from typical summer twilight to "witch may fly by on a broom" weather and I am here for it. — PolitiTweet.org

Amanda Becker @AmandaBecker

AP mgmt said they "failed to anticipate the ramifications of terminating an entry-level news associate" after conservative groups unearthed her college-era, pro-Palestine posts & “the AP will protect you. We’ll have your back when you face threats online.” https://t.co/BVaj9NWEbt — PolitiTweet.org

Amanda Becker @AmandaBecker

Might I suggest to @hbomax that they post the final #MareOfEasttown episode tonight instead of Sunday. Even *STEPHEN KING* is waiting. The world needs to know. (I too am not convinced.) — PolitiTweet.org

Amanda Becker @AmandaBecker

RT @McCormickJohn: Rep. Liz Cheney told the @WSJ that she sees her re-election bid as a referendum on the future of the GOP, with voters po… — PolitiTweet.org

Amanda Becker @AmandaBecker

Both @SenJoniErnst & @SenGillibrand pushed again today for a vote on military sexual assault bill. Thus far, Armed Services Chair Reed has blocked their effort & Schumer has said he wants a vote but hasn't committed to a time. https://t.co/8YPDo9cvpq https://t.co/TB4WqeS5zN — PolitiTweet.org

Amanda Becker @AmandaBecker

RT @seungminkim: Senate Republicans will roll out their latest (last?) infrastructure counteroffer to the White House at *9:05 a.m.* tomorr… — PolitiTweet.org

Amanda Becker @AmandaBecker

When I sat down with Gillibrand and Ernst to talk about this yesterday, Ernst described Gillibrand as tireless on this issue. For 8 years, she has requested a meeting with every single senator. She said Ernst always said yes. https://t.co/TB4WqeS5zN — PolitiTweet.org

Amanda Becker @AmandaBecker

@jamespmanley lmao cc @pennstatetom bc I kinda like it. — PolitiTweet.org

Amanda Becker @AmandaBecker

In recent years, we haven't seen much focus on bipartisan Senate friendships. But they yield policy results. It might look a little different now than it once did — Biker Barre classes, Bible study & banana bread — but I'm going to keep telling these stories. — PolitiTweet.org

Amanda Becker @AmandaBecker

All that needs to happen to get this bill passed is for the Senate to hold a vote. Gillibrand and Ernst have asked their respective party leaders, who both support the measure, for a vote before the August recess. https://t.co/TB4WqeS5zN — PolitiTweet.org

Amanda Becker @AmandaBecker

The report on Guillen’s death revealed “such a damaging command climate that allowed harassment, sexual assault, murder,” Ernst said. She reached out to Gillibrand to start working on the bill together and get it over the finish line. https://t.co/TB4WqeS5zN — PolitiTweet.org

Amanda Becker @AmandaBecker

Ernst, a retired lieutenant colonel in the National Guard, was initially reluctant to change the change of command in prosecuting military sexual assaults but the Fort Hood report on #iamvanessaguillen changed that, she told @19thnews https://t.co/TB4WqeS5zN — PolitiTweet.org

Amanda Becker @AmandaBecker

"The Armed Services Committee has lost their opportunity to claim sole jurisdiction over this issue by failing to improve the situation over the last 10 years," @SenGillibrand argued on the Senate floor. https://t.co/TB4WqeS5zN — PolitiTweet.org

Amanda Becker @AmandaBecker

On Monday night, Gillibrand, backed by Ernst, asked that the Senate vote on their bill. But Armed Services Cmtee Chair @SenJackReed, backed by @JimInhofe, blocked it, preferring to go through the panel they lead: https://t.co/TB4WqeS5zN — PolitiTweet.org

Amanda Becker @AmandaBecker

This week, @ChuckGrassley said Gillibrand’s work on the military sexual assault bill "proves that she’s a senator who can bring bipartisanship to a city that needs more bipartisanship." Ernst, meanwhile, was "key to getting the cloture-proof majority." https://t.co/TB4WqeS5zN — PolitiTweet.org

Amanda Becker @AmandaBecker

The relationship the two senators have is "one of those things that I wish more Americans could see," @SenJoniErnst told @19thnews. "We have worked very hard to develop a trust between each other," @SenGillibrand added. https://t.co/TB4WqeS5zN — PolitiTweet.org

Amanda Becker @AmandaBecker

The senators attended "Biker Barre" together. Ernst came to Gillibrand's for dinner. "You made a delicious meatloaf," Ernst said; Gillibrand interjected to compliment the “excellent” banana bread they made together. Friendship — and trust — were forged. https://t.co/TB4WqeS5zN — PolitiTweet.org

Amanda Becker @AmandaBecker

In a joint interview, @SenJoniErnst told me that at first she did not agree with the approach @SenGillibrand was suggesting to combat sexual assault in the military but promised to "keep an open mind." https://t.co/TB4WqeS5zN — PolitiTweet.org