President Obama's fast-track trade bill is poised to clear a procedural hurdle Tuesday in the Senate, all but ensuring it will win final passage this week and be sent to the White House for his signature.
Despite deep reservations from many in the president's party, enough Democratic senators appear ready to join most Republicans to finish the legislation, which has sputtered in Congress but is a top White House priority.
"With just a little more trust, a little more cooperation, and simply voting consistently, we'll get there," Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said Monday. "We shouldn't let this opportunity for significant bipartisan achievement slip past us.