21.   But sensing that the bill was bound to pass, the board voted to support it, hoping instead to have some influence on its final version.

22.   But people close to Federated said Thursday that its executives were betting that the board would vote against a merger.

23.   But the board voted Monday because of a setback in the housing plan.

24.   But the board voted to support Kroll instead.

25.   But Wednesday will be the first time the board has voted directly on the matter.

26.   But, Frost said, the board voted not to consider any new business.

27.   By its action Wednesday night, the board was voting to accept the money from the City Council and to agree to spend it as directed.

28.   Conversely, if the board does vote for commutation, he may ignore its recommendation.

29.   Each board voted its preliminary approval of the deal over the weekend.

30.   Earlier in the week, the executive board voted unanimously to send the change to the full IOC.