Assemby adjourns without taking up transpo budget
The Assembly abruptly adjourned without taking up the transportation budget passed earlier by the Senate.
Democrats howled at the quick adjournment, requesting a roll call on the vote to adjourn. For a few minutes the Dems refused to leave the chamber and it appeared there might be a sit-in.
Rep. Tom Nelson, D-Kaukauna, loudly read a statement as Republicans were leaving the house.
"Some of us voted no, some of us voted yes tonight. We still do not have a budget. Our job is not done tonight.
"To leave right now is like showing up for work and punching out before your shift ends. Our shift is not over. I requested a roll cal vote so that the people of Wisconsin know who's serious about getting this job done. Who wants to punch out early, and who wants to stay and get the job done," Nelson said.
