stay in session longer. >> we have more to do. and people from louisiana understand good things come to those who work their [bleep] off. i'm ready to work nights, weekends, all of august, christmas, whatever it takes. >> reporter: mcconnel blames democrats for historic obstruction and now can keep a lot of democrats off the campaign trail in august. >> sandra: how many democrats reacted to this power play by mcconnel. >> reporter: they're saying fine then let's make august all about health care. >> it's a wonderful great opportunity leader mcconnel has given us to go after the high costs and help average american folks and we are going to make sure all the time, every day, every week we're here we'll be focussing on health care. >> reporter: some senators likely to face tough re-election in november are not amoved. -- amused.