This legislative session, Republican legislators enjoyed a supermajority both in the House and Senate. They were able to pass laws and take tax and spending steps without regard for Democratic objections. As the session nears its conclusion, Democrats are frustrated with their ability to advance their agenda. This was evident in Tuesday’s actions. Three senators took procedural objections, also known as points of personal privelege, to the Senate. Three Democrats in the Senate made passionate pleas for procedural objections. They even voiced their opposition to certain pieces of legislation. The Democratic caucus met at the capitol building’s south steps and blasted Republican leaders for encouraging “poor decision making” throughout the session. The House minority leader, Rep. David Baria (D-Bay St. Louis), said that while we may disagree on policies, we can also disagree on how to fund road and bridge repairs. “What we can agree on is that the Mississippians elected us want us all to work together to solve Mississippi’s major problems. Our leadership wouldn’t allow us to cooperate to address these problems during this session,” Sen. John Horhn (D-Jackson) spoke against a bill mandating that the state department education supervise the administration of schools with an “F” rating. After his initial expression of concern, which was calm, he became more passionate and Lt. Governor. Tate Reeves (R-Florence) called him to order. Horhn requested a point in personal privilege. This is a time that allows a lawmaker to voice concerns about the process of the body. Reeves stated, “In this body we’ve given each senator all session long ample opportunities to voice their concerns regarding specific legislation on the ground.” “I’m going give you great deference, as I have before, and let you the point of personal privelege.” Horhn said: “Over these last few weeks, it has been under attack the integrity and dignity this body. We are public servants. We are here to fulfill the will of the people. Many of our policies and decisions are putting at risk this body’s integrity. “We are making poor decisions about the state’s future.” Democrats and Republicans have fought a lot during the session. During the session, filibustering and race-fueled allegations as well as a legal battle were all common. After the Republican leadership had voted to abolish personal privilege points, both the Senate as well as House of Representatives Democrats requested that all bills be read in full. Phillip Gunn (R-Clinton), ordered that the bill-reading machines be accelerated to make it difficult to comprehend. Jay Hughes (D-Oxford) filed for an emergency temporary restraining or against Gunn. This forced Gunn to slow down the automatic readings to normal speeds. Two days before the scheduled end of the regular session, Democratic lawmakers already looked ahead to next year. Baria stated that they hope the leaders of this dome will listen and work in bipartisan fashion in 2017 to address the issues facing everyday Mississippi workers. “This is what they are asked to do. This is what we were elected to do.”