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Members of both parties took the blame for introducing amendments that ultimately killed the carefully developed compromise based upon an initial bill that Mr. McCain had helped draft.
Because of the Senate's porous rules for introducing amendments, people on both sides of the issue say they believe a vote is more than likely if the legislation comes together.
The American government's Trade Promotion Authority, which forces Congress to accept or reject a trade bill without introducing amendments, is thought to be essential if America is to take part in talks.
Republicans can force votes on their favorite issues simply by introducing amendments on the Senate floor.
This is always tricky, since introducing amendments in the House is a lot easier.
Last month, Queensland Attorney-General Yvette D'Ath announced her government will be introducing amendments to ensure a homosexual advance is no longer considered provocation for murder.
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Students may also wish to introduce amendments or write an entirely different immigration bill.
If Democrats like Ms. Feinstein get to introduce amendments, then Republican senators will do so, too.
Nick Xenophon will support the bill being debated but will then introduce amendments of his own.
The congressmen's staffs threatened to introduce amendments to require that condoms be made in America.
This week, politicians introduced amendments to a draft law in the State Duma that would place some restrictions on abortion.
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