Minnesota legislators are paid $51,750 annually —about $1,000 a week before taxes — to represent their constituents, pass bills and set state budgets at the Capitol. But the 66 Democrats in the Minnesota House haven’t shown up to the Capitol during this year’s legislative session,

Republicans, who have been unable to conduct House business during a holdout by Democrats, say their actions are being squelched by quick adjournments and no ability to force the other party back.

Minnesota House DFL members boycotted the legislative session for a 15th day on Wednesday with no signs the stalemate with Republicans will end anytime soon.