All 105 Idaho legislators were greeted Monday morning with a conciliatory letter from Gov. Butch Otter, but it was still unclear whether the letter will help break the impasse between Otter and the House.

Still, House Majority Leader Mike Moyle said after a 50-minute closed-door GOP caucus meeting Monday morning that the House was moving to adjourn by Wednesday.

In his letter, Otter noted lawmakers’ progress on several issues, thanked them for their hard work and friendship and said he looked forward to more success this year and in the future.

“For all this and for your civic virtue, your friendship and our shared commitment to limited government and unlimited opportunity, you have my deep and sincere thanks. It is an honor to work with you, and I look forward to continuing our development of a productive and fulfilling relationship this year, and for years to come.”

The House convened shortly after 10 a.m., and recessed after 15 minutes of work, including agreeing to two Senate amendments to education bills that were supported by the minority Democrats in the House.

By 10:30 a.m., Republicans were caucusing to discuss a path to adjournment. All but three of the 52 Republicans in the 70-member House were in the meeting. The three absent were Reps. Eric Anderson of Priest Lake, Jim Marriot of Blackfoot and Janice McGeachin of Idaho Falls. All three were excused for the day.

Emerging from the meeting at 11:20 a.m., Moyle, R-Star, said he hadn’t read Otter’s letter and couldn’t comment on whether it might help.

But Moyle said the House is determined to bring the second-longest session ever to a close. “We’re going to get out of here Wednesday,” Moyle said as he walked to the Senate to speak to his counterpart, Majority Leader Bart Davis of Idaho Falls. “We’re going to do everything we can to make it happen,” Moyle said.

“We’re working on a plan to get the session adjourned,” said GOP Caucus Chairman Ken Roberts of McCall. Roberts said he read Otter’s letter, but said, “I’m not going to comment on it.”

Democrats also held a caucus, but allowed reporters and lobbyists to attend. They discussed Monday’s schedule and adjourned after a half hour.

“We can’t resolve the transportation impasse,” said House Democratic Leader John Rusche of Lewiston.

As for Otter’s letter, Rusche said, “It’s always nice to recognize people’s successes. Is it going to help pass a gas tax? I don’t know. It’s certainly better than the rancor after all the vetoes last week.”