One rank-and-file Republican told POLITICO that the Texas Republican’s apology to BP last week was “so harmful and so damaging to the cause and so out of touch with the rest of the planet” that it was cause for his removal.

Republicans are undecided on whether to oust Barton from his top Energy and Commerce Committee slot, but some Republicans still want a vote of the critical Steering Committee, which determines committee assignments.

“If the Steering Committee [were to meet] this week, he would not hold on,” the rank-and-file Republican said.