I read about that, but can't recall precisely, either, though I thought it was mandatory for all House members.
In any event, I hope it does backfire; Delay said this is causing the Republicans to unite, after a period of division within. (A rallying point). Let's hope this gets them off their rears (perhaps they needed some fire applied).
He's absolutely right. Screw "dangerous precedents", Liberalism and all it stands for is a dangerous precedent.