Sens. McCain and Schumer Feel Hopeful That Immigration Bill Will Pass

Polling indicates the bill has support from the public

(Reuters) - Two authors of a bipartisan bill to revamp immigration laws said on Thursday they are hopeful most Senate Democrats and Republicans will support their White House-backed measure.

"It is very doable," Republican Senator John McCain of Arizona said of the prospects of attracting wide bipartisan backing. Democratic Senator Charles Schumer of New York agreed.