In a joint statement issued between lunch recesses, committee members described the session as a demonstration of institutional stamina and high-functioning democracy.
Staff later confirmed the committee had successfully advanced to what lawmakers called the "discussion stage of discussing next steps," a phase expected to continue through spring.
Several senators celebrated the bipartisan tone of the session, noting that both parties agreed to blame scheduling software.
A follow-up hearing has been announced for next week, pending a pre-hearing alignment meeting.
