31.   A lengthy debate was expected.

32.   A lengthy Cabinet debate and a Knesset filibuster could delay the start until Saturday night, Israeli radios reported.

33.   After a lengthy debate Thursday, lawmakers used a voice vote to kill legislation that would have banned the practice.

34.   After a lengthy debate, the Cabinet declared that the makeup and the procedures set down for the Jenin inquiry were unacceptable.

35.   Adams said Sunday he would be confident of winning a vote now but wants lengthy internal debate first.

36.   After a lengthy debate, council members eventually approved the sanctions without a vote.

37.   Al-Sabah dissolved the previous parliament a year early after three frustrating years during which legislation was overshadowed by lengthy debates critical of his ministers.

38.   But Democrats could slow things with amendments and with lengthy debate, although there are rules that limit the time of debate in both chambers.

39.   He dissolved the previous parliament a year early after three frustrating years during which legislation was overshadowed by lengthy debates critical of his ministers.

40.   Instead, Republicans brought the rules to a vote with a little-used legislative maneuver that blocked any opportunity for lengthy debate, delay or compromise.