21.   Moreover, though Democrats failed to regain control of Congress, they did win enough seats to sustain any veto by Clinton of Republican-passed bills.

22.   Only one Republican, Doug Bereuter, R-Neb., voted to sustain the veto.

23.   Rep. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., the highest ranking Democrat on the crime subcommittee, noted the Democrats had enough votes to sustain a veto by Clinton.

24.   Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle, D-S.D., warned Republicans Thursday that he has enough votes lined up to sustain the veto, if necessary.

25.   Senators who care about preserving that access will vote to sustain the veto.

26.   Several Democratic staff members acknowledged Tuesday that they would face an uphill battle in mustering enough support to sustain a veto.

27.   The prospects for sustaining the veto are good.

28.   The Senate has sustained the veto each time.

29.   The White House, however, expressed confidence that Clinton would obtain enough backing in Congress to sustain his veto.