Senate pauses as lawmakers break for party caucuses; Democrats to meet in Room 24, Republicans in Room 22

The presiding officer called the Senate to order and then recognized members who announced party caucus locations.

Senator Weiner, after being recognized by the chair, thanked the presiding officer and said, “Democrats will caucus in Room 24.” Later the chair recognized Senator Clemensch of Wenatchee, who said, “Republicans will caucus in Room 22.”

After those announcements the chair recessed the floor, stating, “Senate will be at ease for Republicans and Democrats to caucus,” pausing formal business so members of each party could meet separately.

The announcements were procedural and did not include votes, motions, or substantive debate; the Senate paused its public session to allow internal party meetings to proceed.