21.   GOP leaders planned to ship the measure Thursday to the White House, where Clinton promised a veto that might have repercussions in the presidential race.

22.   He has promised a veto if the Senate approves the same provisions.

23.   Lawmakers considered an income tax to pay for schools, but the governor promised a veto.

24.   Lawmakers had considered an income tax to pay for schools, but the governor promised a veto.

25.   President Clinton had promised a veto last year.

26.   The Clinton administration has promised a veto.