1.   Republicans, however, prevailed after two roll-call votes on the issue.

2.   Supporters of a bill to name the Justice Department headquarters after Robert F. Kennedy think they may finally prevail after two unsuccessful attempts.

3.   Sweeney said the Bruins did their best to maintain their composure in the supercharged pregame atmosphere that prevailed after the McLaren incident.

4.   Tradition prevailed after Washington superlawyer Vernon Jordan, a son of the South who knows his greens, advised the chefs to cook the collards longer.

5.   But investor disappointment prevailed after U.S. stock declines the day before.

6.   Traders said a wait-and-see attitude prevailed after a big rally Monday.

7.   The Russian had a struggle to hold in the seventh game prevailing after three deuces with two aces.