The only thing I have heard is that Sen. Frist and a delegation were going to go to SE Asia on a fact finding trip, I guess. Unless he is going as a doctor, which I doubt.
I know it was mentioned that he was leaving on Thursday, but as Majority Leader, I would think it would be bad form to miss this "ceremonial" (at least it is supposed to be) vote!!! If he is gone and has taken some Rep. Senators, then he will have 2 blackmarks already, the other being not setting the dems straight on filibusters. Instead he is giving them "another chance".
BTW, wouldn't it be funny if someone sent John Kerry a fake e-mail telling him to hurry back to USA, cause the election in Ohio has been overturned and HE, John Kerry, is really the president? I think that would be hilarious if someone could be there to see his reaction!!!