I kept turning back to C-Span last night and saw a replay of speeches so I have a feeling that Frist didn't hold the Senators to debating until 11:00. If this is the case, he has GOT to stop threatening them with stuff he doesn't or can't carry out.
But, remember, the debate is on C-span2.
The Senate closed up shop at 8PM or so. But Frist can't -make- a Senator talk. All he can do is offer the floor, and that is all he did do.
We will lock in a debate structure in a few moments so we will be able to alternate hours back and forth between the two sides of the aisle. This will help facilitate the schedule so Members will have a better understanding of when they will have the opportunity to come to the floor to give their statements and to participate in that debate.We will remain in session all day today and into the night this week to accommodate Senators who wish to make statements. As I mentioned, every Senator will have the opportunity to speak, but it is my hope we will be able to lock in a time certain for a vote on this qualified nominee as soon as possible in order that our fellow Senators will know when that confirmation vote will occur. I would like to be able to do that shortly. I have been in discussion with the Democratic leader, and we will continue that discussion on that particular matter.
Peach, Frist is weak, weak, weak. He really should not be majority leader in the Senate... nice man, probably has great bedside manner, but not a strong enough backbone to deal with Harry Reid and company.