Republicans: Party First
In the context of their delusion, of course, republicans believe that by placing party first theyre placing country first.
In addition to being wrong this is also an example of conservative arrogance, a consequence of their blind adherence to rightist dogma.
Any reasonable person knows a pragmatic approach is best, with policies predicated on fact, not partisan doctrine.
Any reasonable person would know that the overall interest of the public is best served by not passing any new laws unless the greater majority of the senators believe it to be in the public interest.
Whatever the law is, we have gotten along without it for well over two hundred years, and most probably do not need it. Is that pragmatic enough for you?