"The Rule 89 I was looking at deals with the Sergeant At Arms going after absentees who are AWOL. Seems to me that could apply here :)"
I'd like a Freeper attorney to comment on the possibility of arresting family and associates who help these Senators for conspiracy or some similar charge. That would certainly pressure some of them to return and do their duty.
I'm slowly getting the impression that the Republicans don't have their hearts in it, to really play hardball. They like to be seen posturing to try to castrate the unions, but don't really want the blow-back from the legislation actually passing. So we have this elaborate Kabuki theater where everybody plays a role in giving the public the impression that they're trying.
I want stuff HAPPENING, damnit!