Republicans Ram Through Budget bill on Voice Vote in Seconds. One Party Dictatorial Government?

Blue Cheddar picked up on this article from the New York Times:

“…Debate had gone on for 60 hours and 15 Democrats were still waiting to speak when the vote started around 1 a.m. Friday. Speaker Pro Tem Bill Kramer, R-Waukesha, opened the roll and closed it within seconds. 

Democrats looked around, bewildered. Only 13 of the 38 Democratic members managed to vote in time. 

Republicans immediately marched out of the chamber in single file. The Democrats rushed at them, pumping their fists and shouting “Shame!” and “Cowards!” 

The Republicans walked past them without responding. 

Democrats left the chamber stunned. The protesters greeted them with a thundering chant of “Thank you!” Some Democrats teared up. Others hugged. 

“What a terrible, terrible day for Wisconsin,” said Rep. Jon Richards, D-Milwaukee. “I am incensed. I am shocked.”…”