[p23185]

They want to get the deficit reduction bill passed, which would be a victory (of sorts, as is always the case with these things) for our side.

Thought I saw somewhere in this thread that a majority could open up the session again. Why don't they just do that if it is permitted and get on with the bill passage?

[Mo1]

Thought I saw somewhere in this thread that a majority could open up the session again. Why don't they just do that if it is permitted and get on with the bill passage?

The Sargent of Arms has to secure the Senate before they can vote to go back in open session

[marajade]

they are