There will be no consequences because too many republicans don't have solid enough spines.
Secondly, too many republicans have the same feathers as democrats.
Thirdly, I have to believe too many republicans have received "honoraria" from democrat supporters to not pursue the matter.
Fourthly, I believe democrats have too much dirt on republicans and have extorted them with threats of revealing it if they pursue the matter.
Lastly, the media has let republicans know they will have hell to pay in lies, inuendoes, and op eds if the republicans pursue itl