Actually, you may be on to something. If a Senator walks out to protest a Bush SC nominee, strip him of his seniority. Give him a small office. Withhold his pay. Take away his perks. Take him off committees. Make an example of a few, and the rest will fall back in line.
I get sick and tired of idiots like Hanoi John yanking down 150G's PLUS perks, bennies, etc, and they come to work about 25 percent of the time. 99% of America (those who work anyway) would be CANNED for that behavoir.
WHY DO WE TOLERATE IT FROM POLITICIANS!
Somebody get a whip...
You mean treat them like any other paid employee? Why not! Maybe we can get some real work done in Congress once we get rid of the slackers. Great idea.