Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) “said he would leave the nation’s capital to block Democrats from passing a key priority of President Joe Biden’s agenda,” USA Today reports.
“At least 51 senators must be present on the floor for the upper chamber to conduct business, according to the U.S. Constitution. Quorum is normally assumed unless a roll call vote or other motion finds that not enough senators are present.”


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