Jeff Merkley actually said...

Well my commentary to using, not using if you will, the debt ceiling in this fashion, which we hold each other hostage.

It's very clear that many people on my side of the aisle think we need to reduce the deficit by raising revenue from those who pay the least...

And with that, this hearing is adjourned.

And the deal was for reducing the deficit. Only for reducing the deficit, we will create a filibuster free pathway.