11.   And if the measure passes, it will do so largely with the support of Republicans.

12.   As the Senate floor broke into pandemonium, Windom declared that the measure had passed and then gaveled the session into adjournment.

13.   Assuming the measure passes in this budget-conscious Congress, the Texas Education Agency has already said it will compete for the money.

14.   Bliley, a Virginia Republican, has said he expects the measure to pass the full House.

15.   Bliley has predicted that the measure will pass his panel and eventually the full House.

16.   Both sides have said they expect a court challenge if the measure passes.

17.   Both sides of the debate expect the measure to pass the full House but to be blocked by a filibuster in the Senate.

18.   A congressional panel delayed a vote on government plan to scrap lifetime job guarantees for public workers until next week, out of concern the measure might pass.

19.   A lottery measure passed the Alabama House late last month and is under consideration by the Senate.

20.   A similar measure passed the House of Representatives last March.