] But Pelosi's deputy, Minority Whip Rep. Steny Hoyer,
] D-Md., reminded Republicans how they reacted angrily when
] they were in the minority in 1987 when then-Speaker Rep.
] Jim Wright, D-Texas, held a vote open for 30 extra
] minutes to win a budget bill vote. Hoyer quoted Vice
] President Dick Cheney, then the House Republican whip, to
] make his case.
]
]
] "The Democratic tactics are the most grievous insult
] inflicted on the Republicans in my time in the House,''
] Cheney said at the time. "It was the most arrogant,
] heavy-handed abuse of power in the 10 years I've been
] here.''

remember, republicans kept open the vote on the flawed medicare bill for three hours. parliamentary rules, judicial nominees, double standards galore.

Democrats decry Republican tactics in marathon vote / GOP leadership abused rules, twisted arms in late-night session, Pelosi says