91. Democrats seized on the chance, forcing a vote on a provision relating to hate crimes. 92. Dr. Henry Foster failed to muster enough support Wednesday to force a vote on his nomination to be surgeon general, all but dooming his chances of confirmation. 93. Fearing a further blow to their image, politicians were unwilling to force a vote, although the ruling coalition controls the majority in both houses. 94. For their part, Democrats sought to force a vote on the broader campaign overhaul measure that McCain and Feingold had discarded. 95. In addition, these officials said the leadership was worried critics would prevail when they forced a vote on pre-empting state and local laws relating to employment discrimination. 96. It is unlikely Sharif could force a vote before next week. 97. Japan may force a vote at this meeting, although it is unlikely to muster the three-fourths majority needed to prevail. 98. None of the factions wanted to force a vote, however, believing a divisive ballot would shake international faith in the all-important treaty. 99. Opponents will be able to kill the bill by forcing votes on a series of amendments until the time allocated for debate runs out. 100. Opposition parties are clamoring for such a test of the government, but had no immediate way of forcing a vote. |
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