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The Hill's 12:30 Report: House passes sweeping election reform bill | Shine abruptly resigns as WH comms chief | Fallout from House vote on anti-hate measure | Trump blasts Dems as 'anti-Jewish' party | Ocasio-Cortez criticizes 23 Republicans who voted against measure | Trump feels 'very badly' for Manafort, hasn't discussed pardon | Economy adds only 20K jobs | Trump heads to Alabama town hit by tornadoes | Queen Elizabeth's first Instagram post

IN CONGRESS

Yes, there was a vote to literally condemn hate:

The House passed a resolution yesterday to condemn anti-Semitism and hate speech. http://bit.ly/2J9N76a

Why it was necessary: It was sparked by remarks from Rep. Ilhan Omar Ilhan OmarOmar fires back at Trump over rally remarks: 'This is my country' Trump attacks Omar for criticizing US: 'How did you do where you came from?' Democrats scramble on COVID-19 relief amid division, Trump surprise MORE (D-Minn.) that were criticized as anti-Semitic and caused tensions within the Democratic Party.

The vote: 407-23.

Who voted against the measure: 23 Republicans. Here's the list of the 23: http://bit.ly/2H6GZd9

Why those 23 Republicans voted against it -- it's not what you think: They argued it was a "watered down" measure that did not properly condemn Omar's remarks.

Tidbit about the tensions in the Democratic caucus: "'[Well] if you're not going to listen to me, I'm done talking,' Pelosi responded, before *literally* dropping the mic & walking out of the room." (Tweet from Politico's Melanie Zanona about a contentious meeting before the vote) http://bit.ly/2EVKUHv

REACTIONS:

From President Trump Donald John TrumpOmar fires back at Trump over rally remarks: 'This is my country' Pelosi: Trump hurrying to fill SCOTUS seat so he can repeal ObamaCare Trump mocks Biden appearance, mask use ahead of first debate MORE: Trump accused the Democratic Party of becoming an "anti-Israel, anti-Jewish party." http://bit.ly/2J2bhj2

From AOC: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Alexandria Ocasio-CortezHouse passes bill to avert shutdown Trump attacks Omar for criticizing US: 'How did you do where you came from?' The Memo: Dems face balancing act on SCOTUS fight MORE (D-N.Y.) tweeted, "Where's the outrage over the 23 GOP members who voted NO on a resolution condemning bigotry today? Oh, there's none? Did they get called out, raked over, ambushed in halls and relentlessly asked why not? No? Okay. Got it." http://bit.ly/2CdnlIC

From Omar: "Our nation is having a difficult conversation, but we believe this is great progress." Read her full statement: http://bit.ly/2CbQQuh

Happy Friday! It's International Women's Day! https://cnn.it/2ELbFxb I'm Cate Martel with a quick recap of the morning and what's coming up. Send comments, story ideas and events for our radar to cmartel@thehill.com -- and follow along on Twitter @CateMartel and Facebook .

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NEWS THIS MORNING

Democrats pass electoral reform bill:

House Democrats just passed a sweeping electoral reform bill that was their top legislative priority today. http://bit.ly/2u5q4iV

The vote: 234-193

The name: The For The People Act, better known as H.R. 1

What the bill would do: It "aims to expand voting rights, implement new ethics rules and increase transparency in elections, according to its proponents. The bill includes provisions enable automatic automatic voter registration, strengthen resources to stave off foreign threats on elections and would make Election Day a national holiday for federal workers."

Now onto the Senate where Papa Mitch is watching everyone:



Via The Hill's Alexander Bolton, "Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Addison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellPelosi: Trump hurrying to fill SCOTUS seat so he can repeal ObamaCare Senate GOP aims to confirm Trump court pick by Oct. 29: report Trump argues full Supreme Court needed to settle potential election disputes MORE (R-Ky.) is pulling out all the stops to make sure not a single Republican senator backs the campaign finance and ethics reform bill that House Democrats are set to pass on Friday." http://bit.ly/2TEeg5n

Keep in mind: McConnell is a longtime opponent of campaign finance reform.

Back story: http://bit.ly/2TEeg5n

Breaking — former Fox News exec leaves the White House:

Via The Hill's Jordan Fabian, White House communications director Bill Shine, a former top executive at Fox News, is resigning to become a senior adviser to Trump’s 2020 reelection campaign. http://bit.ly/2TrxNH4

Trump said in a statement: “Bill Shine has done an outstanding job working for me and the Administration. We will miss him in the White House, but look forward to working together on the 2020 Presidential Campaign, where he will be totally involved,” Trump said in a statement.

LATEST WITH THE MUELLER PROBE

Because trial by combat is banned...:

A federal judge sentenced President Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort Paul John ManafortOur Constitution is under attack by Attorney General William Barr Bannon trial date set in alleged border wall scam Conspicuous by their absence from the Republican Convention MORE to 47 months in prison. http://bit.ly/2SSsmvE

Why this number is surprising: Under advisory recommendations, Manafort could have received 19.5 to 24 years.

Also part of his sentence: Judge T.S. Ellis III, a Reagan appointee, ordered Manafort to serve three years of supervised release and pay a $50,000 fine and $24 million in restitution.

From the judge: "You've been convicted of serious crimes -- very serious crimes -- by a jury." But the judge added: "I think that sentencing range is excessive. I don't think that is warranted in this case."

Tidbit about Manafort during the hearing: "Mr. Manafort, who has gout and came to the hearing in a wheelchair with his foot heavily bandaged, had asked the judge for compassion. 'To say I feel humiliated and ashamed would be a gross understatement,' he said in a barely audible voice, reading from a prepared statement." https://nyti.ms/2UsnXkG

THIS MORNING -- REACTION FROM TRUMP:

No! Collusion!: President Trump tweeted, "Both the Judge and the lawyer in the Paul Manafort case stated loudly and for the world to hear that there was NO COLLUSION with Russia," Trump wrote on Twitter. "But the Witch Hunt Hoax continues as you now add these statements to House & Senate Intelligence & Senator Burr. So bad for our Country!" http://bit.ly/2H71pms

How Trump feels about the sentence: President Trump told reporters that he feels "very badly" for Paul Manafort. http://bit.ly/2SRyLY3

Possible pardon?: Trump said, "I haven't discussed it." http://bit.ly/2SRyLY3

Cohen: Show me the money:

Via CNN's Erica Orden, "President Donald Trump's former personal attorney, Michael Cohen Michael Dean CohenA huge deal for campaign disclosure: Trump's tax records for Biden's medical records Our Constitution is under attack by Attorney General William Barr Eric Trump says he will comply with New York AG's subpoena only after Election Day MORE, sued the Trump Organization on Thursday, saying that after Cohen began cooperating with federal investigators, the company failed to fulfill its contractual obligations to indemnify him or pay his legal bills relating to his work for the firm." https://cnn.it/2TnfCC8

IN OTHER NEWS

Nope, I didn't forget a zero in this number...:

The U.S. economy added 20,000 jobs in February. http://bit.ly/2SNkGe9

Compare that to...: Analysts expected 180,000 new jobs for the month.

The unemployment rate: The unemployment rate dropped 0.2 percentage points to 3.8 percent.

In January: The economy added a whopping 304,000 jobs.

Context to these numbers from The New York Times: https://nyti.ms/2TDZj3o

NOTABLE TWEETS

Carpooling to the Capitol after The Hill's event yesterday:

Heading back to a full day of hearings and legislating in Congress. Always great to be with @RepSpanberger and @RepSherrill pic.twitter.com/BZhNtDLo9w — Chrissy Houlahan (@RepHoulahan) March 7, 2019

Yes, he means a literal air horn:

"Mr. Chair, I'd ask for unanimous consent to sound an air horn in committee." https://t.co/2t3vbbhObn pic.twitter.com/3zJZb88j3S — Josh Billinson (@jbillinson) March 7, 2019

Watch: http://bit.ly/2TmyEJ6

Back story: "A Trump official said seismic air gun tests don't hurt whales. So a congressman blasted him with an air horn." Full story: https://wapo.st/2EN42Ge

ON TAP

9:25 a.m. EST: Vice President Pence and Karen Pence Karen Sue PenceThe Hill's 12:30 Report - Presented by Facebook - Biden, Pence elbow bump at NYC Sept. 11 ceremony The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by National Industries for the Blind - Trump seeks to flip 'Rage' narrative; Dems block COVID-19 bill Pentagon, Trump, Biden to mark 9/11 anniversary MORE left for Columbus, Ohio

9:30 a.m. EST: President Trump and first lady Melania Trump Melania TrumpMelania Trump: Ginsburg's 'spirit will live on in all she has inspired' The Hill's 12:30 Report - Presented by Facebook - You might want to download TikTok now Warning label added to Trump tweet over potential mail-in voting disinformation MORE left for Lee County, Ala. Busy morning for Joint Base Andrews!

10:15 a.m. EST: The House voted. The House's full schedule today: http://bit.ly/2XKY6qb

Noon: President Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrived in Lee County, Ala., to meet with residents of towns hit by deadly tornadoes. https://cnn.it/2VMEsYZ They will then head to Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Fla.

3 p.m. EST: Vice President Pence and Karen Pence arrive in Lexington, Ky.

3:50 p.m. EST: Vice President Pence speaks at a Kentucky Republican Party event.

6:30 p.m. EST: President Trump participates in a fundraising committee roundtable.

7:30 p.m. EST: President Trump speaks at a fundraising reception. This is closed to press.

7:35 p.m. EST: Vice President Pence and Karen Pence arrive in Brunswick, Ga.

Today: International Women's Day. Op-ed: http://bit.ly/2VLd0ec

Sunday -- Wednesday: The Congressional City Conference in Washington, D.C. Details: http://bit.ly/2SPMUoF

3 p.m. EST Monday: The Senate meets. The Senate's full schedule Monday: http://bit.ly/2VMTJJr

WHAT TO WATCH

11:35 a.m. EST: Vice President Pence spoke at the Ohio Oil and Gas Association 2019 Annual Meeting. Livestream: http://bit.ly/2CcwZuX

Noon: House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy Kevin Owen McCarthyMcCarthy's Democratic challenger to launch first TV ad highlighting Air Force service as single mother Trump asked Chamber of Commerce to reconsider Democratic endorsements: report The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by The Air Line Pilots Association - White House moves closer to Pelosi on virus relief bill MORE (R-Calif.) held a press briefing. Livestream: https://cs.pn/2EJc03i

NOW FOR THE FUN STUFF...

Today is National Peanut Cluster Day.

The bar has been set for great grandmothers:

92-year-old Queen Elizabeth II posted her first Instagram post on Thursday! https://nyti.ms/2Uscdi6



OK, she literally just clicked "share": "Wearing a bright tangerine coat with a matching hat, Queen Elizabeth II stepped up to a glass lectern, removed a long black glove and gently tapped 'share' on an iPad."

The post: A picture of a letter that was sent to her great-great-grandfather. The Instagram post: http://bit.ly/2EJ8Ook

Wait, 1976?!: "The queen has long embraced technology, sending her first email in 1976 and introducing a website for the British monarchy in 1997. She posted her first tweet in 2014."

Oh good!!!:

Taylor Swift says plans to be more vocal about politics in the 2020 elections. https://cnn.it/2Tq8OUB

She told Elle: "I'm finding my voice in terms of politics. I took a lot of time educating myself on the political system and the branches of government that are signing off on bills that affect our day-to-day life. I saw so many issues that put our most vulnerable citizens at risk, and felt like I had to speak up to try and help make a change."