The Senate's been rather dull lately, filled with a bunch of "me too" establishment figures. Your return to the Senate could be just what we need.
How many votes did you miss again in the last five? two?
Yes, as I just said, it's gotten way too dull in there...
My vote wouldn't have made a difference either way.
Right now there aren't enough good senators for me to bother pushing forth with my legislative agenda. After the way my last bill got distorted and watered-down, the incentive isn't there.
With more independent-minded people like SPC in the Senate, Senators willing to buck the establishment trend, the Senate can made into something other than the boring country club it is right now.
If you truly feel that way you should do both yourself and your constituents a favor and resign. Immediately.