For a while, I’ve said that the first indicator that Pelosi has the votes would be when she scheduled a vote. The Democrats have done so, and we’ve seen a few wavering Democrats fall into place: Betsy Markey, John Boccieri, Charlie Wilson.

But not everybody. Altmire’s a no.

With word that Tom Perriello of Virginia and Allen Boyd of Florida are on board, I think most House Democrats have decided to hold hands and jump off the cliff, hoping that the others cushion their fall.