21.   After the vote was held Wednesday evening, some lawmakers raised the possibility that Wahid might try again to declare an emergency.

22.   But Bouchard refused to rule out completely the possibility of holding another vote on separation.

23.   But DeLay, R-Texas, eventually won, when a second vote was held and many Democrats were absent.

24.   But it had become clear to the stock market in recent weeks that shareholders would approve the Washington Mutual transaction, if the vote were held.

25.   By signing the contract they agree to hold the vote, but not to vote for the proposal.

26.   Clinton and Gingrich will talk this morning about whether to hold a vote before Congress recesses or to wait until next year, she said.

27.   Congress met the letter of its pledges to hold votes on constitutional amendments requiring a balanced budget and limiting terms of legislative office.

28.   Dole immediately moved to hold a vote on Friday that would end debate.

29.   Even if the votes are not held this year, the proposals have opened a major new front in the legislative war over environmental issues.

30.   From the outset, Netanyahu had promised to hold a vote on any agreement by his Cabinet, which includes ministers from all the major factions in his coalition.