After a lengthy standoff, both sides in the Senate have agreed on funding levels that will allow the Senate to now organize properly. Committee funding will reflect the close split of the chamber, much like last year's agreement, although the Republican committee chairmen will gain an additional 10% for "administrative expenses". This represents a compromise between the Democratic assertion that the money reflect the 51-49 split and the Republican position that the majority party should get 2/3 of all funding. Business can now start to be taken up in the Senate, although the delay has pushed back the timetable on several initiatives.