31.   But after his two appearances, he said he did not feel removed from the legislative process.

32.   But away from the official show, as constituencies defend actual programs, the struggle is more subtle, sometimes more like a political campaign than a legislative process.

33.   But now, with his campaign flagging, the legislative process he knows best is providing a welcome opportunity to score politically.

34.   But the differences in approach between big and small businesses also reflect differing views of their roles in the legislative process.

35.   But the extraordinary political contortions accompanying the gun-control debate made for high drama even this early in the legislative process.

36.   But the lawmaker acknowledged the possibility opponents might try to block the measure by making their case elsewhere in the legislative process.

37.   But several of the ideas in the report, as well as other suggested reforms, already are in bills moving through the legislative process.

38.   But they said the United States would not interfere with the legislative process once the parliament convenes.

39.   But those moments in the legislative process are rare.

40.   Clinton has threatened to veto a host of GOP-sponsored measures at various stages in the legislative process.