Ailing John McCain Will Fly to Washington for Health-Care Vote
- Leaders mull revising McConnell plan that collapsed last week
- Trump says failure to pass will mean ‘repercussions’ for GOP
McCain to Return as Trump Pushes Health Care Vote
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U.S. Senator John McCain, who underwent surgery last week for brain cancer, will return to Washington Tuesday as the Senate prepares to take up embattled healthcare legislation, a dramatic development that could boost Republican efforts to get enough votes to pass the measure.
McCain’s office in a statement said the 80-year-old Republican from Arizona is looking forward to rejoining his colleagues on the Senate floor. His presence could provide an emotional lift to GOP lawmakers, who were urged by President Donald Trump on Monday to seize the moment and move on a repeal of Obamacare.