In regards to a nomination hearing for a federal judge:
Quote:
Republicans on Wednesday invoked the so-called two-hour rule, which prevents committees from holding hearings more than two hours after the Senate has convened for the day without the consent of all senators. The Senate convened at 10 a.m. Wednesday, and the hearing had been scheduled for 2:30 p.m., according to staff members for Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., the committee chairman.
I think this is akin to waiting 1/2 hour after a meal before going in swimming???
Does the senate get to convene at 10am whenever they want?