1.   A close vote is expected.

2.   A NEW supermarket planned for Richmond was thrown out by district councillors last night after a lengthy debate and a close vote.

3.   Although the bill passed, the close vote indicates the treaty may not gain the two-thirds support needed for ratification by the United States.

4.   And supporters said the measure appears headed for another close vote next week.

5.   And that seemed true not only in Florida, where five counties were either recounting ballots or considering it, but in other states with close votes.

6.   As it turned out, Thomas was confirmed in a very close vote, befitting the dilemma.

7.   As soon as the flag legislation cleared the House, Senate leaders on both sides began arm-twisting and nose-counting in what promises to be a close vote.

8.   Berzon has appeared to have a comfortable number of Republican supporters all along, but until this week Paez faced a close vote.

9.   Both sides expect a close vote.

10.   A bipartisan group of senators who could be pivotal in close votes will try again to unite on a set of demands.