Habeas Corpus Mortuus

This is shameful. 44 United States Senators have voted against restoring "The Great Writ" that spans back at least 700 years.

For a complete list of those who failed to uphold their oath to defend the Constitution, click here. But just to be clear, of the 44 Senators, 43 are Republican, and one claims to be an Independent.

Here's Chris Dodd making a statement before the vote:

Here's what Dodd said after the vote:

“America’s moral standing, and with it the security of the United States, suffered another setback today, atop a pile of setbacks that has accumulated over the past six years. The outcome of this vote is both symbolic and tragic. Each of us in the Senate faced a decision either to cast a vote in favor of helping to restore America’s reputation in the world, or to help dig deeper the hole of utter disrespect for the rule of law that the Bush Administration has created. Unfortunately, too many of my colleagues chose the latter, and my disappointment runs deep. But I will not rest my case with this vote. Instead, this defeat will only deepen my resolve to restore the rule of law and with it American security, for far too much is at stake - for every American - to simply give up the fight.”

Start making those calls and writing those emails.