“I had a useful, private conversation with the Senator — no further comment,” Holder told the Daily News through a spokesman.

 “I had a useful, private conversation with the Senator — no further comment,” Holder told the Daily News through a spokesman.

The call comes as Hochul continues to mull her next steps and the possibility of legal action remains on the table while Stewart-Cousins and other Dem lawmakers maintain the chamber fulfilled its constitutional duty by voting down LaSalle through a committee vote.

Hochul, however, believes LaSalle is entitled to a vote before the full Senate and supporters have floated the idea of a lawsuit to force lawmakers to act.

There was no indication of the stalemate easing on Wednesday as the governor unveiled her executive budget blueprint and potential battles over bail, housing, taxes and charter schools are on the horizon.

“Working on our budget,” the governor said when asked about LaSalle’s nomination following her budget presentation. “Weighing all the options.”