[Cboldt]

It was Durbin who immediately seconded Reid's motion. The republican senator presiding over the senate didn't call for a vote. Maybe on this procedural Rule # 21, it isn't necessary.

It's not. A motion and a second, and closing the doors is AUTOMATIC. Rule XXI takes precedence even over a Senator who has the floor and OBJECTS to the Rule XXI Motion! No debate, no nothing. Motion, second, CLOSE THE DOORS.

http://www.gpo.gov/congress/senate/riddick/275-281.pdf <- Riddick's Senate

[AmericaUnited]

Ok, what's it take to pop out of Rule 21?