Rep. Anh Cao (R., La.) tells National Review Online that he “hopes to reconsider” his vote on the health-care bill this weekend, should House Speaker Nancy Pelosi guarantee, “with certainty,” that she can fix its abortion language in a separate, later legislative measure. He says he will consult with “legislative experts” tonight and tomorrow to determine whether any Pelosi-abortion deal is valid.

UPDATE: From Cao’s office: Rep. Cao says while he still “hopes to reconsider” he will not change from ‘no’ to ‘yes’ unless Pelosi changes the Senate language, now. He says he will still consult with legislative experts this weekend, but adds that “a wink or nod will not be enough from the Speaker . . . Hyde has to be put in.”