1.   But Democrats noted that the combined Republican amendments actually relaxed existing gun-control regulations in other areas.

2.   But the crucial vote came earlier, on a Republican amendment that would have exempted many employers from paying the increased wage.

3.   He opposes two unrelated Republican amendments in it, one designed to prevent federal shutdowns, the other involving the Census Bureau.

4.   In the last Congress, when Mitchell filed such motions for cloture, Republican amendments were allowed to come to a vote before the germaneness rule was applicable.

5.   Instead, they approved a rival Republican amendment that called for voluntary background checks at gun shows.

6.   It said the Republican amendment would give direct access in cases of a routine visit but weaken access to follow-up care.

7.   Losing again and again on rollcall votes, however, House Democrats were confined to sniping at the Republican amendments.

8.   On its face, the proposed Republican amendment is simple.

9.   On Tuesday, the House of Representatives rejected a Republican amendment that would have barred all lawsuits against employers in disputes about health care benefits.

10.   On Tuesday, the Senate rejected a Republican amendment that would have barred all lawsuits against employers in disputes about health care benefits.