This is rear guard action. They are defending the rout and protecting those running away.
The battle has been conceded and the retreat is fully underway
I sure hope so. When I read this, I wondered if it was "red meat" for the Communists in the party.
If they "go nuclear" and try and get this criminal bill passed with a simple majority, the only hope for the GOP is to shut down the Senate with every fiber of their spineless beings. They could take it to court, but I NEVER trust the courts to do the right thing, and frankly, I am totally surprised when they do act correctly.
Notice they are throwing sacrificial lambs in the path while the leadership retreats.
Bennett and Gillibran most likely will be toast come November regardless of their vote on healthcare.