[Carry_Okie]

The statement was correct as written. “Present” is assumed.

Nonsense. "The Senate" consists of all its members. "Senators present" consists of those in chambers at any moment and has always been considered as such with regard to filibuster rules by an individual Senator.

[jivin gene]

Off the subject, but, has anyone here read the Vince Flynn novel - “Term Limits”? Just asking............