You're right. See www.republicanbasics.com, says the guy who originated the nuclear option.
Bought Zak's book back in '03; love it. Especially his treatment of Thaddeus Stevens, an Outstanding Patriot who is not given enough credit in our history, imho.
Let's just say that reading the book was akin to giving me an extra 4 clips of ammo in my ongoing battle against the left!
(now, if only the senate pubbies would read the book, as well...)