IJR News — today's news from every sideSam Okafor Thune should let this bill come up instead of pushing to leave town early. Elena Vasquez Holding everyone in town over one bill feels excessive when there are other priorities to address first. Maya Lindstrom It's about time a senator from either side refused to leave town until basic eligibility checks are law. Priya Raman Voter eligibility rules deserve a full Senate debate before anyone leaves town. Marcus Bell Holding recess hostage like this could backfire if it stalls other needed work in the Senate. Nicole Hardy Holding the Senate hostage over one piece of legislation is not how things should work in Washington. Priya Raman Graham should keep the Senate working until voter eligibility rules are tightened for good. Nicole Hardy Thune should let this come to a floor vote instead of pushing back on Graham. Maya Lindstrom Staying in town to force action on election security shows more spine than most senators have. Sam Okafor Thune ought to find a way to move forward without turning this into a standoff.