Well, That Was Quick
Senators immediately adjourn, probably to discuss two-thirds rule
By Lee Nichols, 11:09AM, Wed. Jan. 14, 2009
The Senate adjourned today only nine minutes after starting, presumably to discuss Houston Sen. Dan Patrick's proposal to suspend the two-thirds rule on the issues of Voter ID and redistricting behind closed doors. The senators are set to come back at noon.
Best quote on this fight so far: Sen. John Carona, quoted on Texas Monthly's "Burkablog," said, “It’s dead on arrival. In large part because of the author.”
Patrick is conservative talk radio show host from Houston elected in 2006, who is known for having the personality of … well, a conservative talk radio show host.
UPDATE: They've emerged, but have not banged the gavel to resume yet. Great moment: Sens. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, and Rodney Ellis, D-Houston, hugging near the media table, with Nelson asking, "Can't we all just get along?"
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