It was a third straight day of testy debate on the floor, but no votes, as Democrats and Republicans struggled to agree on how best to proceed on the first amendments and motions offered by both parties.
[...] Dodd and Harkin both related the story of one Democrat saying that if there are U.S. troops deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan on Christmas Eve, then the Senate can be in session, too, as it was clear that Democrats are growing frustrated with the slow developing health care debate.
[...] Finally on Wednesday evening, the two parties agreed to have a first series of votes on Thursday. All of the amendments will need 60 votes - in other words - a filibuster proof majority.
SOURCE: Jamie Dupree
