31.   House Democrats on Wednesday launched a petition drive to buck Republican leaders and force a vote on campaign finance overhaul.

32.   I give credit to Democrats who could have forced partisan votes and made the Republican majority look bad.

33.   If the measure is not brought up this week, Gephardt would consider filing a so-called discharge petition to circumvent House leaders and force a vote, said Elmendorf.

34.   In return, the Orthodox politicians promised not to force a vote on the conversion law proposal in the Israeli parliament.

35.   In the meantime, Senate Republicans probably will seek an appropriate vehicle to force a vote on the House version of the energy legislation.

36.   Last week, the Turks managed to force a vote on a procedural motion designed to maneuver a pay-raise measure onto the floor for a public vote.

37.   Kerry said he hopes to force the vote next week after the House takes up the motions for dismissal and witnesses.

38.   Major had resigned the party leadership to force the vote and quiet his critics.

39.   Majority Leader Trent Lott expressed interest in forcing a vote on the measure, but he had to make a final decision.

40.   May try to force vote on House floor.