Wis. Democrats Flee To Prevent Vote On Union Bill
As ever-growing throngs of protesters filled the state Capitol for a third day, 14 Democratic senators disappeared to force Republicans to negotiate over the proposal. Republicans hold a 19-14 majority in the state Senate, but they need at least one Democrat to be present before taking a vote on the bill.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/02/17/133847336/wis-democratic-lawmakers-flee-to-prevent-vote?ft=1&f=1014