Some people might see this as a sign that the Republican Party can't keep its people in line.

I see it as a long-overdue kick in the arse to those Republicans (or Democrats) who have no problems with huge government expenditures as long as they're in their districts.

Boehner himself is going to be limping a bit after this particular kick. The alternative engine, which nobody seems to want or need except the contractors and their representatives, would be built in Ohio.

110 Republicans voted to toss this turkey out. That's progress. Unfortunately, 130 others voted the other way, and you can see in the article that there's still a long way to go. That's something to note for future primaries.

No serious budget cuts can be done without including entitlements and defense.

(Chart from 2008)

Edited to replace old chart with a better one.