N.Y. Senate Rules Rule 10, § 7: Absences

§ 7. Absences. In all cases of absence of Senators during the sessions

of the Senate, the Temporary President or a majority of the Senators

elected may take such measures as they deem necessary to secure the

presence of the absentees, and in addition to suspension for a given

period, may inflict such censure or penalty as they may deem just on

those who shall not render sufficient excuse for their absence.