So this is starting to get ridiculous:
Senate GOP Filibustering Latest Senate Resolution:
Senate business came to a grinding halt on Monday, as the Republican minority obstructed a voice vote over the chamber’s daily lunch spread.
Generally a voice vote and mere formality, the shock scene came as Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK) announced he was placing a hold on the spiced ham in the traditional cold cut spread that the legislative body had enjoyed every first Monday of the month for the last 24 years.
Of course, spineless Democrats don't seem to be willing to fight:
"The American people want us to come together on these issues on a bipartisan basis," Bayh said, suggesting that perhaps a set of small compromises could be reached. "I’ve suggested we could start with finger sandwiches and coleslaw, and invite my Republican colleagues to pair them with their choice of chips."
And one politician seems to be reaping all the benefit:
Still, there was little chance that Republicans would budge, and at least one prominent Senator was in no rush to expedite ordering, as Joe Lieberman (I-D, CT) happily sucked krill through his sperm whale-like teeth.
Much more on this developing story at ReallySeriousNews.com