1.   Another nine were voted out over Democratic objections and with partisan bickering.

2.   And Gore politely knocked down one Democratic objection after another, the mood turned almost farcical.

3.   But the lines of Democratic objection were quickly apparent.

4.   Earlier Tuesday, Bush voiced frustration with continued Democratic objections to Ashcroft.

5.   Eshoo said she switched sides because the GOP bill was never altered to meet Democratic objections.

6.   For the last four days, House Republicans have crushed Democratic objections to the bill and voted down Democratic amendments intended to liberalize the legislation.

7.   Gingrich bowed to Democratic objections and dropped the requirement for a three-fifths majority of both houses for future tax increases.

8.   House Republicans said they hoped to attach it to an agriculture spending bill after the holiday recess, but if Democratic objections persist, the deal could be jeopardized.

9.   Republican leaders in the House will proceed Friday with a debate on impeaching President Clinton despite strong Democratic objections to taking up the issue while American forces attack Iraq.

10.   Republican members re-named Washington National Airport after Ronald Reagan, over anguished Democratic objections.