[DoodleDawg]

If Rubio votes against the bill, Republicans can only lose one other lawmaker if they hope to pass the final bill that emerges from a House-Senate conference.

Actually that might kill it, depending on when they vote. With McCain in the hospital this would make 50 votes against and 49 for. No need for Pence to come back and break a tie.

[11th_VA]

With McCain in the hospital this would make 50 votes against

McCain said today they will wheel him in to vote - he will be there ...