McCain scrambling to allow more votes on immigration amendments

Sen. John McCain spent Tuesday shuttling between meetings trying to negotiate an agreement that would allow additional votes on immigration-reform amendments before the Senate casts a final vote on the reform package later this week.

In particular, the Arizona Republican wants to secure a vote on an amendment proposed by Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, to strengthen e-verify, employer verification provisions of the Gang of Eight immigration legislation. McCain and Portman have a close working relationship and collaborate on issues from time to time.