31.   Although only a simple majority was needed to reject the amendment, the margin exceeded the two-thirds needed for ratification of the treaty.

32.   As the protesters marched, the lower house of parliament rejected the amendment and returned it to committee for more work.

33.   Bryan asked rhetorically as his amendments were rejected.

34.   But her amendment was rejected on a voice vote.

35.   But the committee rejected an amendment that would have barred the use of fees for lobbying.

36.   But the House also rejected an amendment that would have prohibited Vermont from recognizing gay marriages performed elsewhere.

37.   But with the exception of adding a reference to the U.N. Charter, the amendments were rejected.

38.   Deputies rejected an amendment aimed at speeding up the process of lifting the legal immunity of lawmakers accused of crimes such as graft.

39.   If the Lords rejects the amendment, the government may face a choice between abandoning the amendment or losing the entire bill.

40.   Members of Congress have rejected an amendment that would have made English the official language in the predominantly Spanish-speaking commonwealth.