There will be feeble attempts to negotiate a bill that can go forward in reconciliation, but they will be able to agree on nothing. After saying “he tried to work a compromise bill” the President will say he has no other choice “for the American People” but to sign the Senate / House approved bill. He will commit to change portions of it (the bribes, etc.) that are undesirable; but the bill will be passed.
This is why the House is so undecided - no trust. Obama will go so far as to appoint the brother of an undecided congressman for a big time judgeship (10th Circuit), not even caring about how obvious a bribe it will look like. This President will stop at nothing.
I think the Republicans should promise to open impeachment hearings on this "judge", on the grounds that he was fraudulently appointed, as a shot across his dem brother's bow should he vote to pass the bill.
Republicans really need to start playing hard ball.