31.   House passage was expected next week, and Clinton was ready to sign.

32.   However, First Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Maslyukov said today he expects swift passage of the budget by the parliament this year.

33.   House passage was expected next week, and Clinton will sign the measure.

34.   It now goes to the Senate, where passage is expected, but not so easily.

35.   Its passage is expected before the end of the month.

36.   Many top officials were expecting swift passage for the budget.

37.   Passage is expected because the ruling party also controls the Senate.

38.   Passage was expected, since the conservative coalition holds more than the required three-fifths majority required for passage.

39.   Quick Senate passage was expected.

40.   Quick passage is expected.