. >> the website for the austin american statesman, you can find all the work of madlin. she's a state politics reporter joining us during a very busy week on her beat. and we do appreciate your time this morning. >> thanks for having me. >> you heard madlin describe the scene there yesterday in the senate chamber with the vote to, to issue warrants of arrest for democrats who left. she described it. here's a look at how it went down. >> the chair recognizes for motion. >> thank you, mr. speaker. >> i move that the sergeant at arms or officers appointed by him send for all absentees whose absentee is not excused under warrant of arrest if necessary. >> the clerk will ring the bell. all members voting. the motion is adopted. members, the sergeant at arms and any officers appointed by him are directed to send for all absentees whose attendance is not excused for the purpose of maintaining their attendance under warrant of arrest if necessary. while the house is under a call, any member who wishes to leave the hall must have a written permission of the speaker. >> that was t