41.   But except for a brief and bitter exchange between Palestinian and Israeli delegates, the measure passed with uncommonly wide support and no protest.

42.   But Hatch acknowledged that the swiftness with which the measures passed the House would almost certainly not be duplicated in the Senate.

43.   But only those in which the measure passed would share the revenue.

44.   But that hardly means the measure will pass.

45.   But since virtually no one thinks either measure will pass, it was puzzling why these lobbyists had assembled at this particular point.

46.   But virtually no one expected the measure to pass the Senate, and House Democrats had not even bothered to introduce corresponding legislation.

47.   Chacon said he is confident that the measure will pass, citing feedback received from faculty and students.

48.   Committee members said afterward that a vote in the full Senate would be close, but that the measure might pass.

49.   Congressional sources said the measure should pass overwhelmingly and, if no changes are made, it could be sent directly to the president for his signature.

50.   Daschle stressed, though, that he expects the spending measure to pass Monday, and be promptly signed by Clinton.