A rough and rowdy Rules Committee hearing just recessed, but not before it had another great moment. Challenged by Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart (R., Fla.) over Deem-and-Pass, Rep. Henry Waxman (D., Calif.) responded, with not a little dissimulation: “We’re not going to deem the Senate bill passed.We’re going to pass the Senate bill. We’re going to pass it by a vote in the House.” (Editor’s Note: No, they won’t.)

Rep. Joe Barton (R., Texas) responded. “We’re making news here. . . Praise the Lord!”