bad grief! he is managing the senate. He has what 52 republicans and staff? He schedules a vote on a Saturday when they re not expected in session.
He is responsible for knowing of his causes will be there. That’s called vote counting.
Good Grif!
Being a US Senator isn't a 9 to 5 job. When the Senate is this close to a crucial vote, everyone clears their calendars, and makes damn sure their hiney is seated when the final vote is taken.
There is NO room for this kind of personal stuff when the votes to confirm are so razor thin!
Daines should be telling a brother or a cousin to get ready to fill in for him, now.