The public that was present was very supportive of including Florida, but the members of the committee emphasized the rules of the U.S. Democratic party and how this country and the party has succeeded by following the rules.

Even one of the members made a reference to the Bush Administration linking it being "lose" on following the rules.

Some members said it's OK to sometimes break the rule considering the impact breaking rule may have on the "family." However, others say what should the other 48 states think that they rightly followed the rules.

From DailyKos report

As Hunter reports below, there are rumors that a deal has been cut. Someone sitting near me in the press area heard from someone with the Florida delegation that their situation had largely been worked out. We'll know about that soon enough, as the debate on Florida is beginning right now.

The first proposal to be debated: seat the Florida delegation at full strength. This is a non-starter.

UPDATE The vote fails 15-12

And I tepidly commend the Obama supporters in the audience. I don't like all the hootin' and hollerin', but the Obama people have conducted themselves with much more restraint and respect than the Clinton supporters in the crowd.

The vote is 27 votes to seat the entire Florida delegation, with everyone getting a half vote. No committee member voted no or abstained.

Clinton supporter and committee member Alice Huffman was heckled by some of the Clinton supporters in the audience for supporting the motion.

Now we're on to Michigan.