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If you've been reading your newspaper(s) this week, you've probably read that the righties really thought they had Rep. Mark Udall caught in a "broken promise." They've been crowing about it for two days.

Just one problem -- they're full of crap.

Udall votes to oppose ending Congressional session

It turns out that Rep. Mark Udall kept his promise after all to oppose Congress taking its summer break without first considering a crucial energy bill.

Udall, the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, took a drubbing this week from his Republican opponent, Bob Schaffer, when he missed the vote on whether to recess.

During a debate Monday with Schaffer, Udall vowed to oppose the recess unless energy legislation was considered.

The resolution Wednesday called for Congress to adjourn by Thursday, Friday or Saturday of this week and return to Washington Sept. 8. For that resolution to be official, there had to be a final adjournment motion sometime this week.

In floor action today, the House voted on the final adjournment motion. Udall joined Republicans in requesting a recorded vote to oppose the motion to adjourn.

"I think the House should continue trying to pass legislation to improve our national energy policies," he said.

If you don't know what I'm talking about, read this, this, or this. Or maybe don't bother--it's all pretty stupid as it turns out.