61.   But Democratic opposition folded Friday after Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle, D-S.D., essentially agreed to the debate terms laid down by the Republican majority.

62.   But Democrats in the Senate and the House have been angrily denouncing the new Republican majorities for trying to rush through legislation without adequate consideration and debate.

63.   But consumer advocate Ralph Nader said the Republican majority was defending wrongdoers instead of victims.

64.   But all have shown themselves capable of working with the Republican majority.

65.   But Edwards retired last term and the new Republican majorities in both houses strongly support the measure.

66.   But for much of the nine years Laney has been speaker, Craddick has tried for a Republican majority so he could get the job.

67.   But for all the historical drama, the proceedings were largely anti-climactic because, with a five-vote Republican majority, the outcome was never in doubt.

68.   But given the Republican majority in the Senate, and its attitude that Houston should take of this itself, even that issue may never come up.

69.   But Gingrich says it was worth it to be the focal point of Democratic criticism because his Republican majority balanced the budget, cut taxes and reformed welfare.

70.   But five Democrats helped provide the winning margin for the Republican majority.