31.   He opposes the amendment.

32.   If the speaker opposes a particular amendment, he can arrange for the rule to prevent its consideration.

33.   In all, eight Republicans joined Democrats in opposing an amendment introduced by Sen. Frank Murkowski, R-Alaska, to allow drilling.

34.   In opposing the amendment, the group said it would take too long for the states to ratify it by a three-fourths majority.

35.   Individuals and organizations who oppose this amendment do not condemn prayer.

36.   Kassebaum and Kennedy made clear all day long that they would oppose any amendments, even those they personally favored, that lacked overwhelming support.

37.   Lawmakers from a handful of Southern states opposed the amendment, saying it would destroy Southern rice and cotton farmers, who receive some of the largest subsidies.

38.   Last month Harkin said he would oppose any amendment that did not specifically exempt Social Security from the budget-balancing process.

39.   Lockheed opposes such amendments to the legislation.

40.   Mrs. Kassebaum, Kennedy and the White House oppose such amendments, saying they could sink the bill.