[aristeides]

And since Congress was scheduled for a normal recess, the politicians can leave the area without (hopefully) promoting too much alarm.

Frist had promised to keep the Senate in session if the RATs didn't allow Estrada to come to a vote.

[Fred Mertz]

Sounds like Frist and gang are heading for the hills!

[Coop]

Frist had promised to keep the Senate in session if the RATs didn't allow Estrada to come to a vote.

I think "threatened" is a much more accurate description than "promised."