[Georgia Girl 2]

I think the magic number is 201 for Boehner.

[Praxeologue]

If most of the 34 that are not present, then that increases the number of Reps that must vote against Boehner from 29 to a higher number. Boehner’s deal with Pelosi is to have a few dozen from her caucus be absent or, if necessary, change their vote at the last minute present if Boaehner is short,