Who said party politics is a democracy?

Well, at noon today I, like many, logged onto the Texas House website to watch the swearing in and voting of the House Speaker. Like many I am still waiting for a vote for House Speaker.

First, everyone must learn that party politics is not always an excercise in democracy. Power & personal agenda way heavily into most decisions. And the vote for Texas House Speaker is no different. Most of the day's session has been focused on if & when to make each members' votes available to the public. Should the vote be immediately be public or should they wait until after they get their cherished committee assignments?