71.   If either the House or Senate bills are to pass without major changes, Democrats cannot count on a single Republican vote.

72.   If a Republican votes for Vice President Al Gore, that vote will not be counted by Democratic Party officials.

73.   If proponents could count on five Republican votes, Vice President Al Gore would cast a tie-breaking vote for the bill.

74.   In a few counties, Republican primary votes could be cast for the first time.

75.   In an effort to gain more Republican votes, Sen. Olympia Snowe, R-Maine, has been floating an additional amendment to McCain-Feingold.

76.   In addition, North would provide a reliable Republican vote on major issues.

77.   In both instances, Markey succeeded because he was able to swing a sufficient number of Republican votes to his side.

78.   In both cases, the winning Republican candidates failed to win a majority of Republican votes, winning on the strength of nonparty voters.

79.   In his view, any Democrat who would accept Republican votes in a bid to become speaker is a disgrace.

80.   In the House, Republican leaders cannot afford to lose many Republican votes.