Ted Cruz Leads the House Over a Cliff on Border Bill http://t.co/eOezlxCnyR #immigrationreform

— The Texas Observer (@TexasObserver) July 31, 2014

Capitol Hill reporters described the scene at the Capitol as “embarrassing” and “chaotic” as Republican leaders pulled the bill down then met in the basement in a desperate attempt to muster votes before they adjourn for five weeks.