'We all need a timeout:' Senate goes home without confirming more Walz commissioners ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Minnesota Senate ended the special session Wednesday without confirming any more of Gov. Tim Walz's commissioners, bringing a sudden end to 18 straight months of legislating and heated political rhetoric at the state Capitol. Democrats moved to adjourn the session amid frustrations over the Republican-led Senate's treatment of former Pollution Control Commissioner Laura Bishop, who resigned Tuesday rather than be fired by the Senate. Senate goes home without confirming more Walz commissioners The Minnesota Senate suddenly ended its special session without confirming any more of Governor Tim Walz's commissioners.