Fate of McCain's detainee treatment amendment could be decided tonight. From GovExec:

...Warner's two amendment packages did not include a controversial amendment filed by Armed Services Airland Subcommittee Chairman John McCain, R-Ariz., that would standardize treatment of detainees. Warner has said he continues to support the McCain amendment, despite veto threats from the White House should either defense bill include the language.

Initially intended for the stalled defense authorization bill, McCain has filed his detainee amendment to the appropriations bill. The Arizona Republican has said he will do whatever is necessary to get his amendment passed.

The Frist aide said he expects a unanimous consent agreement Wednesday to set aside time for the McCain amendment, with a vote tonight...

White House is threatening a veto to resist any efforts to curtail torture, and Congress should just dare Bush to do it.

Posted by Laura at October 5, 2005 01:31 PM