101.   But he may still face opposition before a final Senate vote.

102.   But her plan to bifurcate the final vote into separate ballots on the evidence and on removal is constitutionally unsound and offended a bipartisan bloc of strict constructionists.

103.   But late Friday, a small group of senators blocked a final vote on the compromise measure, effectively killing it for this year.

104.   But last-minute procedural objections by Democrats forced the panel to delay its final vote to next week.

105.   But now the old disputes have reappeared as setting priorities for education, energy and defense come up for final votes.

106.   But in the Security Council no game is over until hands are raised and the final vote is taken.

107.   But provisions that forbid senators from accepting free travel, lodging, or substantial recreational activities at charity events were more contentious than the final vote reveals.

108.   But Smith said he anticipated no problems for Olson and predicted a final Senate vote next month before senators recess for the year.

109.   But on the final vote, the Republicans closed ranks, as did the Democrats.

110.   But there were signs that both sides were nervous about the final vote.