Courtesy of politico.com I have heard that after the House adjourned at 11:23 this morning without voting on offshore drilling, the GOP decided to stay and discuss the issue. As of the time of this writing, the GOP has been talking for over 4 hours in the dark with no microphones. Several members who had already driven out of town came back, and Rep. Kevin Brady of Texas got off his plane when he heard what was going on. He came onto the House floor still carrying his bags. The Representatives have been enjoying being able to speak without the rules of being in session. The House gallery, which no longer must stay silent, has been chanting "Vote Vote Vote". You can read the full article here: http://www.politico.com/blogs/thecrypt/0808/House_Dems_turn_out_out_the_light_but_GOP_keep_talking.html
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