Congress would probably pass a few other necessary bills to keep the government running and then adjourn, since every member of Congress now has a special election to prepare for. (politics.stackexchange.com)
First should come all necessary bills, rent, mortgage, food and clothing, but after that there's wriggle - room for making your own spending decisions. (moneysavingexpert.com)
Though Governor Paterson has urged all to extend their stays in Albany to resolve necessary bills, Silver said that if the Senate can't get their act together and get back to business, they'll leave them alone to struggle by themselves — forcing them to either accept bills as they've been passed by the Assembly, or leave them in chaotic limbo. (nymag.com)