The budget resolution introduced in the House of Representatives is a measure that must pass. Without it, there can be no tax reform. Republican Party leaders are hammering this point home with centrists and conservatives, both wings having voiced objections.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Paul Ryan are surely making it clear to their members how important this resolution is. But they must not use that as an excuse for browbeating reluctant members into voting aye.