“if any is deserved outside of the House “
Bless you, the House conservatives have done an amazing job.
Though their intentions are supported by the constituencies of over half the Republican caucus, they only have the strong support of 10% of the House. A mere 10%.
Cruz has been their faithful and useful supporter in the Senate. But his (or Trump’s since the argument will occur) was teriary at best.
These fine House conservatives deserve their well-earned credit for what they have done.