The New York Times reports:
The Senate on Thursday endorsed President Bush’s plans to prosecute and interrogate terror suspects, all but sealing congressional approval for legislation that Republicans intend to use on the campaign trail to assert their toughness on terrorism.
The 65-34 vote means the bill could reach the president’s desk by week’s end. The House passed nearly identical legislation on Wednesday and was expected to approve the Senate bill on Friday, sending it on to the White House.
Twelve Dems crossed the aisle to vote with the GOP majority; only one Republican, Sen. Lincoln Chafee (R-R.I.), voted with the remaining Dems. Here‘s the roll call vote.
