Is there not a quorum rule, then? If so, every “R” should refuse to show his face during such votes, Wisconsin-Style.
The Nucular Option passed with 51 votes. The Senate Quorum requirement is - wait for it - 51.
“Is there not a quorum rule, then? If so, every R should refuse to show his face during such votes, Wisconsin-Style.”
As I understand it, there is not a quorum rule that requires at least one vote from the opposing party, as with some committees and other legislative bodies.