And he dismissed Lott's declaration of death. We will continue to fight. Senators are still snaking their way through that maze. More votes to cut off debate on the bill are scheduled for today and Thursday. Another vote to cut off debate on the Lott amendment also is on the agenda Thursday.
Supporters say they are close to being able to kill that amendment.
They also intend to try to attach McCain-Feingold to every possible vehicle on the Senate floor. The McCain-Feingold bill would require more disclosure and encourage wealthy candidates to limit their personal campaign spending. It would impose new restrictions on political ads and ban the unlimited, unregulated party contributions called soft money. Supporters say the changes are needed to make sure wealthy people and special interests don't drown out the voices of everyday Americans and to encourage people of modest means to run for office. Opponents coalesced around a constitutional argument.