Don't even think for a second that there was also the GOPe in that line as well. I would say the entire thing was hatched on the assumption that the GOPe wouldn't say a thing in protest, which they did not until this thing started to become a club to beat up Democrats with.
When some of the 'rats start to sing, they will also implicate the likes of McCain, Grahmnesty, and their fellow travelers like the ones who dined with Obama during Paul's filibuster.
I know you are right...sadly.