61.   But it is highly unlikely that Koether can win this vote, in part because many holders are suspicious of both sides.

62.   But promises to consult with the opposition in the future did not appear to win votes for Kiriyenko.

63.   But Leedham insists that Metz will win few votes.

64.   But Schroeder understood late last week that to win a vote on such a fundamental issue without a majority in the ruling coalition would damage him badly.

65.   But Maskhadov said he had won a vote of support at a congress of key political and public leaders Saturday in Grozny.

66.   But that will inevitably be complicated by the competing needs of the minor parties, looking to win the votes needed to assure their existence.

67.   But only one African American won enough votes for membership, while all five women fell short.

68.   But the Communist leader does not expect to win votes by being with it.

69.   But the fact that Republicans would win tie votes with Cheney is irrelevant to Democrats, who say that committee assignments must reflect the ratio of the Senate.

70.   But the hardball tactics he employed in winning the vote on that issue cost him dearly, and he began paying the price on Tuesday night.