[Crazieman]

Absolutely wholeheartedly agree.

Can't the republicans in the senate override the secret session?

[TCats]

Nope. The arcane rules only provide for a Motion (Reid) and a Second (Durbin). The matter is not put to any vote.

[willgolfforfood]

It appears that under the rules any topics discussed in the secret meetings remain secret UNLESS THERE IS A VOTE THAT THAT TOPICS ARE NOT TO BE KEPT SECRET. So, have a vote, and then publish the minutes of the secret meeting for all to see.

It will be about 99% libdem whining, so just let it rip!

[Dems_R_Losers]

No - it's an obscure rule that has not been used in 25 years. Any Senator can move for a closed session, and unless it is objected to before it is seconded, the Senate automatically goes into closed session. Probably no Republicans on the floor at the time knew the rule and knew to object, and Durbin quickly seconded the motion.