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The exact vote count was not made public. But to win the nomination, Campos needed at least 13 votes from the 25 Democratic senators and senators-elect. That means in order for Papen to win, she would need support from Senate Republicans.
Asked whether she would form a coalition with Republicans to do this, Papen said, "I don't call it a `coalition' because the pro-tem position belongs to the whole Senate." ("Coalition" has become something of a dirty word in New Mexico legislative politics since the 1980s when a "cowboy coalition" of Republicans and conservative Democrats ruled the state House of Representatives.)
But Papen -- like Campos did Sunday night -- said she'll be talking with Republicans and Democrats seeking support for the job.
The vote will take place when the Legislature convenes in mid January.
My story about the pro-tem battle in today's New Mexican is HERE.