Not a single senator could be persuaded to support the treaty, which has not been brought back to the floor since.
But under the impeachment rules adopted unanimously by the Senate, a single senator could block such a move.
And it was opposed by every single senator at the time who now seeks higher office.
The president did not bounce the name of Roberts off a single Democratic senator.
It's not believable that one single senator would be able to pass an expanded tax bill.
But not a single Republican senator interviewed was willing to take credit for the proposed rebate.
Not a single Republican senator was working with the Administration on health care, or much else.
In others, a single senator exercising a "hold" can derail an appointment.
Senate rules would permit a single senator to block the bill because it increases the deficit.
What is more, not a single senator raised an objection, he said.