Let no one suppose that the "deal" engineered by the "Gang of 14" (7 Republicans and 7 Democrats) in the Senate last week put to rest either of the related major disputes that have been roiling that distinguished body in recent weeks. The would-be peacemakers labored and brought forth a mouse. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn.) says "The constitutional option" (or "nuclear option," if you prefer) "is still on the table." Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) says the deal "took the nuclear option off the table. The nuclear option is gone for our lifetime." As for filibustering judicial nominees,...