Whether Democrats support Sen. John McCain’s plan to boost defense spending in fiscal 2017 on the floor could have a lot to do with where candidates stand in the race for the White House, according to one analyst.

Michael O’Hanlon, a defense analyst with the Brookings Institution, said senators are likely to use their votes to reinforce the message of their party’s candidate. As a result, whether the amendment for increased funding passes could depend on where Donald Trump stands on defense spending.