[Defiant]

I am also amazed that a newbie such as yourself thinks that joining Free Republic just to disrupt the discussions would be an exciting way to amuse yourself. Your buddies at Kos or DU will enjoy the tales of your harrowing experience.

[Delhi Rebels]

I am also amazed that a newbie such as yourself thinks that joining Free Republic just to disrupt the discussions would be an exciting way to amuse yourself.

I may be a newbie, grandpa, but I'm a newbie who is capable of using search engine and reading. Senate Standing Rules, Rule V, Section 2: "The rules of the Senate shall continue from one Congress to the next Congress unless they are changed as provided in these rules." Read it for yourself. Rules of the Senate