Yes, I knew VP doesn’t count towards a quorum. Just there in case of a tie.
I thought it required 51 Senators. But from what you’re saying, just a majority of Senators actually present?
No A quorum requires a majority of all Senators.
“Pairing” votes counts both voters towards a quorum.
“When less than a quorum votes, but the addition of names of Senators present and paired and announcing votes made a quorum, the vote is valid.” Riddick’s Senate Procedure, p. 1431.”
That’s the Senate rule. So there will be a valid vote. No matter what.