“Today, the most shameful 14 people in the state of Wisconsin are going to pat themselves on the back and smile for the cameras,” Fitzgerald said in a statement. “They’re going to pretend they’re heroes for taking a three-week vacation.”

Fitzgerald said that the appearance at the Capitol is in direct violation of the contempt order issued by the state Senate earlier this month, and it proves their absolute disregard for the institution of the Senate and the constitution they took an oath of office to serve.

“To the Senate Democrats: when you smile for the cameras today and pretend you’re heroes, I hope you look at that beautiful Capitol building you insulted,” Fitzgerald said. “And I hope you’re embarrassed to call yourselves senators.”