News of Sen. John McCainJohn McCainMcCain diagnosis looms over GOP healthcare talks Graham on McCain cancer diagnosis: 'This disease has never had a more worthy opponent' Lawmakers send Sen. McCain well wishes after cancer diagnosis MOREs diagnosis of brain cancer loomed over a previously scheduled meeting on healthcare negotiations on Wednesday night.
Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) lead more than a dozen GOP senators in prayer as they found out about the Arizona Republicans condition during the closed door talks, with senators emerging from the meeting sober faced and full of praise for their colleague.
We prayed. It was very emotional. It was almost kind of stunned disbelief for a minute, Sen. John HoevenJohn HoevenMcCain diagnosis looms over GOP healthcare talks This week: ObamaCare repeal faces latest setback in Senate Centrist Republicans push back on GOP healthcare bill MORE (R-N.D.) said after emerging from the hours-long talk.
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.)describing senators as shocked and upsetadded that we stopped and said a prayer for John and his family.
Sen. Lindsey GrahamLindsey GrahamMcCain diagnosis looms over GOP healthcare talks Graham on McCain cancer diagnosis: 'This disease has never had a more worthy opponent' John McCain diagnosed with brain cancer MORE (R-S.C.), one of McCains best friends and closest Senate allies, appeared visibly emotional as he recounted his conversation that he had on Wednesday with McCain.
"He says I've been through worse, he told reporters. "So pray. ...This disease has never had a more worthy opponent.
McCains office announced on Wednesday night a brain tumor was discovered after the senior Arizona senator underwent a minor procedure last week to remove a blood clot from above his left eye.
The 80-year-old lawmakers diagnosis raced through Washington, sparking offers of support from members of both parties.
Sen. Ted CruzTed CruzMcCain diagnosis looms over GOP healthcare talks Lawmakers send Sen. McCain well wishes after cancer diagnosis As innovators shoot for the moon how will we regulate commerce? MORE (R-Texas) emerged from the GOP healthcare meeting recounting McCains time as a prisoner of war, calling him a man who fought and bled and served our nation.
All of us stopped. It was a sobering moment. John is someone we work with, we serve with, we respect, and it is very sad news, he said.
Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) noted McCain was as tough as they come. Meanwhile, McCains Democratic colleagues weighed in through social media praising the senatorwho is widely respected in both parties.
You are a true fighter [and] I'll be praying for you until you beat this. I know you will, Senate Minority Leader Chuck SchumerCharles SchumerMcCain diagnosis looms over GOP healthcare talks Lawmakers send Sen. McCain well wishes after cancer diagnosis OPINION | GOP's 7-year ObamaCare blood oath ends in failure MORE (D-N.Y.) tweeted.
President Obama, who defeated McCain in the 2008 election and served with him in the Senate, added cancer doesn't know what it's up against. Give it hell, John.
McCain's office, in its statement, didnt indicate when the Arizona lawmaker could return to the Senate, but said he is in good spirits and confident any treatments will be effective.
The Senator and his family are reviewing further treatment options with his Mayo Clinic care team. Treatment options may include a combination of chemotherapy and radiation, the hospital, which performed the initial surgery, said in a statement released by McCains office.
Further considerations with his doctor will determine when he returns to the Senate, according to his office.
Weve already heard from him. He sent word that he wants to get back. ...Hes a real warrior, and hes a national hero, Hoeven said.
Graham added that he spoke to McCain about healthcare and the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)an annual defense bill McCain shepherds through the Senateduring their phone call.
The announcement of McCain's diagnosis came as the Arizona Republican has been absent from Washington this week recovering from his surgery last Friday.
The surprise surgery forced Senate Republicans to delay a vote on their healthcare plan, which was initially expected this week, until next week.
Though GOP senators stressed their top priority is McCain's health, they also acknowledged on Wednesday night that if he remains absent it could complicate their push to pass the legislation.
Obviously I think more people are worried about his health, and not thinking about the math, but, you know, you understand the math, so obviously it makes things difficult, Sen. Bob CorkerBob CorkerMcCain diagnosis looms over GOP healthcare talks Compounds fate raised after Trump-Putin talk Tensions linger between Trump and GOP lawmakers MORE (R-Tenn.) told reporters after he left the closed-door meeting.
Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), after praising McCain, added after the meeting it does complicate things and I just don't know if he can be back next week."
McCains absence from Washington leaves GOP leadership with an even narrower path to passing their bill.
With all 100 senators voting Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnellMitch McConnellMcCain diagnosis looms over GOP healthcare talks Lawmakers send Sen. McCain well wishes after cancer diagnosis Oil concerns hold up Russia sanctions push MORE can afford to lose two GOP senators and still let Vice President Mike PenceMike (Michael) Richard PenceMcCain diagnosis looms over GOP healthcare talks Rhode Island becomes ninth state to enact automatic voter registration After Trump scolding, Senate to try again on ObamaCare repeal and replace MORE break a tie. With McCain absent and all other 99 senators voting, he can only afford to lose one GOP senator, which would let him get a 50-49 vote.
GOP senators huddled in Sen. John BarrassoJohn BarrassoMcCain diagnosis looms over GOP healthcare talks Source: Senate leaders to offer 0 billion to win over moderates GOP takes aim at reforming Endangered Species Act MOREs office for more than two hours on Wednesday night as they try to revive their plan to move ObamaCare repeal and replacement in one bill.
The renewed effort comes after Senate Republicans attended a closed-door lunch with President Trump and emerged pledging to give their healthcare bill one last final try.
"There are going to be some meetings tonight up here with people who have issues, still have outstanding issues, I think the question will be ... can we find a way to yes," Sen. John ThuneJohn ThuneMcCain diagnosis looms over GOP healthcare talks Overnight Healthcare: Trump plays hardball on ObamaCare | Senators revive negotiations | CBO says repeal without replace would cost 32M insurance Trump plays hardball on ObamaCare repeal MORE (R-S.D.) told reporters earlier Wednesday.
A source told The Hill earlier Wednesday that Senate Republican leaders are getting ready to propose giving $200 billion in assistance to states that expanded Medicaid.
Republicans are expected to try to take up a House-passed healthcare bill, which is being used as a vehicle for any Senate action, early next week. GOP leadership will need a simple majority to get on the bill.
If that is successful they will either offer as an amendment to the legislation their 2015 repeal-only billwhich doesnt have enough support to succeedor if they can get a deal they will offer a revised version of their proposal to both repeal and replace ObamaCare.
Rachel Roubein, Alexander Bolton and Nathanial Weixel contributed to this story
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