The Arizona Democrats say they were motivated by the embarrassment of 2000.
Arizona Democrats are not using it this year.
Carl Hayden, an Arizona Democrat, holds the record for longest service in both the House and Senate.
The Arizona Democrat is one of the sponsors of legislation to strengthen patent protection.
The event took in about $350,000, making it the biggest fund-raising event ever for Arizona Democrats.
Not to worry, said Arizona Democrats.
The Arizona Democrat said he and four other Senators should not be judged by how their conduct might be publicly perceived.
Senator DeConcini, an Arizona Democrat, has sponsored similar legislation for more than a decade.
The Arizona Democrat said he was willing to work with the delegate from Guam to resolve differences.
But the Arizona Democrat never tired of trying to ennoble his profession.