The U.S. House Republican Caucus -- the same people who held open votes for hours and hours so members could be strongarmed bribed convinced to vote with leadership -- is refusing to come to work after a fracas over a vote last night.

The House was in disarray this morning after angry Republicans marched off the floor late last night over manuvering by Democratic leaders that cost them a parlimentary victory on legislation involving agricultural spending. GOP lawmakers marched out about 11 p.m. last night and have not returned since, throwing into uncertainty an agenda that today was to include important votes on a massive energy bill, a defense spending bill and terrorist surveillance legislation before Congress leaves on its summer recess tomorrow. It was unclear by midday when, or if, Republicans would return. Rep. Patrick McHenry (N.C.), a Republican insurgent, this morning called Democrats "cheaters," prompting a new eruption.

And they wonder why the American people decided they'd had enough of Republican rule.

Call Rep. Todd Tiahrt at (202) 225-6216 or Jerry Moran at (202) 225-2715 and tell them to do their jobs.