Reply #79: Domenici left the chamber???

[Roland99]

http://www.rawstory.com/news/2006/Senator_bolts_from_chamber_after_shouting_0427.html

Before bolting from the Senate chamber, U.S. Senator Pete Domenici (R-NM) shouted at Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR,) "I just violated the rules!"

Domenici had interrupted Wyden's introduction of an amendment under the pretense that he was attempting to ask a question. Rather, he blasted the Senator's plan, after which announcing, "I just violated the rules! I didn't ask a question, I gave a speech. I hope you listened."

Wyden has been on the Senate floor since just before 11 am, EST. Under Senate rules, a lawmaker can push a vote on his or her amendment so long as they can stand on the floor.