Sen. John McCain (R-Arizona) is in line to head the Senate Indian Affairs Committee next year.

McCain would replace current chairman Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell (R-Colorado), who is retiring. McCain would lose his top spot on the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee due to GOP-imposed term limits on chairmanships.

McCain would head the panel only if the Republicans retain control of the Senate. Democrats say Sen. Tim Johnson (D-South Dakota) would become chairman if they take control.

Previously, Repubilcans suggested Sen. Craig Thomas (R-Wyoming) might run the Indian Affairs Committee.

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