They were looking for an excuse so they could blame the defeat on the Democrats.

Seriously! One Democratic representative (I forget who, bad me) said "They voted no because they got their feelings hurt?!" Which is pretty much what it is.

Yes the statement was not appropriate and I question her judgment in making that statement today in this period. But you don't let that get in the way of how you feel because your job is to your constituents back home if you really care about bipartisanship. Total cop-out.