That rule I'm not sure of. Since it isn't an official Senate vote (it is a private caucus vote) I assume it could be taken at any time - especially since it isn't taken in the chambers but in some other room. However - I don't know it they have an in-session or a quorum rule for these crazy rules. They probably require a quorum of %50 of their caucus +1.
In fact - scrap all of the Senators. Then for replacements get pictures of 2 random dems and 2 random reps from each state, put cheese in front of the pictures, and release 2 rats. Whichever cheese they eat will signal the two Senators for that state. Can't be any worse, right?
Think about it - Gaetz called for the removal of the SoTH but it was during a session. That is a normal, sane rule, although it was a special compromise rule they came up with to get McCarthy enough support to be SoTH.. The Senate makes up whatever they want to do all the time, and most of it makes no sense.
At this point the Senate should consider scrapping all their stupid rules and start over.
Can Vance reconvene the senate to hold a vote on replacing Thune?
No, not as far as I know.
No - Senate rules require 5 senators (of their party) to call for a vote, and a majority (again - of their party) to replace him.
Can that happen while they're in recess?
That rule I'm not sure of. Since it isn't an official Senate vote (it is a private caucus vote) I assume it could be taken at any time - especially since it isn't taken in the chambers but in some other room. However - I don't know it they have an in-session or a quorum rule for these crazy rules. They probably require a quorum of %50 of their caucus +1.
In fact - scrap all of the Senators. Then for replacements get pictures of 2 random dems and 2 random reps from each state, put cheese in front of the pictures, and release 2 rats. Whichever cheese they eat will signal the two Senators for that state. Can't be any worse, right?
Think about it - Gaetz called for the removal of the SoTH but it was during a session. That is a normal, sane rule, although it was a special compromise rule they came up with to get McCarthy enough support to be SoTH.. The Senate makes up whatever they want to do all the time, and most of it makes no sense.
At this point the Senate should consider scrapping all their stupid rules and start over.