Democrats hold 45 seats, and independents caucusing with the Democratic Party hold two seats. Also caucusing with them were Unionists and Unconditional Unionists. Incensed, Hale and his supporters attempted unsuccessfully to prevent Austin from caucusing with House Republicans. Despite this warning, a majority of the union's members caucusing in Nevada voted for Sanders. They gladly accept and start caucusing. Caucusing began at 11&colon;00 am local time.