That's my thought too.
They might have the votes or they might not, but I don’t think that is the reason “Deem & Pass” has been abandoned.
I think the discussion in this mornings Rules Committee pretty much determined that is just wasn’t going to work as they had planned.
I believe they are actually in full panic mode now. The “cover” is blown and they will have to vote and sign their names to the Senate version of the bill.
This may put even greater pressure on the “undecided” and make some of those who’ve already committed their votes to reconsider that decision.
They might still pull it off but it’s getting more painful for them by the minute.