11.   Boehner and Rep. Tom DeLay of Texas, the majority whip, both said they expected to remain in their jobs.

12.   Both Dick Armey, the House majority leader, and Tom DeLay, the House majority whip, voted at times with the rebellious conservatives on the agriculture amendments.

13.   A few Republicans, including Rep. Tom DeLay of Texas, the majority whip, have argued that the penalty recommended for Gingrich is too severe.

14.   A few Republicans, including Rep. Tom DeLay of Texas, the majority whip, have argued the penalty is too severe.

15.   But he added that the majority whip plays an important role.

16.   But on the energy issue, Rep. Tom DeLay of Texas, the majority whip, was particularly instrumental, showing why he is considered a skillful tactician.

17.   But Rep. Tom DeLay of Texas, the majority whip, and his organization were actively counting and persuading Tuesday.

18.   But Rep. Tom DeLay, the majority whip, said on CNN Wednesday that he wanted an impeachment vote and would fight censure.

19.   But Rep. Tom DeLay, the House majority whip, struck a less temperate pose.

20.   But some experts on congressional ethics laws said the House majority whip was walking a fine line.