Williams said that this move did not increase funding for the Senate, and any additional staff members would have to be paid for by reallocating money within the existing legislative budget. Williams defended the budget as one that allows progress. But the people of Kentucky didn't want hundreds of millions of dollars worth of tax increases. . . . We're going to have to learn to live within our means. He said that he thought that particular project will be funded.
Democratic senators can still file floor amendments.
But if the Senate can consider them today when the budget is considered, it will have to suspend its rule that requires floor amendments be filed a day in advance if they are to be considered. And it will take at least two Republican senators to vote with the 18 Democrats to get the 20 votes needed to suspend the rules.