To Lautenberg and Menendez: Don't Adjourn

by: Hopeful

Thu Mar 25, 2010 at 04:59:16 PM EDT

I really hope that this time the Democrats don't allow the Senate to go into recess. Don't tell me it's outrageous when you reward your opponents with a vacation. Show how seriously you take this, and keep the Senate working as long as they hold up the bill!

Update (late Thursday night): The bill is still being held up.  McJoan of Dailykos says "they've voted to adjourn for the night, 49-39, though not for recess. The adjournment resolution allows them stay in session through Wednesday if needed." There are reports that Reid and McConnell reached a deal to extend benefits for a week, but the House rejected it.

Second Update (Friday morning): Of course, no deal was reached and the Senate will adjourn anyway. Pathetic. The link has a good discussion of the procedures to overcome the hold.

The roll call vote to adjourn is here and I'm pleased Menendez voted no.