11.   One idea was bringing the popular Thompson measure up as separate legislation next week after the trade bill passes.

12.   If the bill passes as expected in the House, the measure then goes to the Senate, where passage also is considered likely.

13.   If the bill pass the preliminary stage, two more readings would take place in committee before a third reading and a vote to make it law.

14.   The White House immediately hailed the move aimed at isolating Iran for its radical policies, saying Clinton would sign it after the bill passes through the full congress.