31.   In hindsight, Clinton was left with no option but to stall the legislation.

32.   In the Senate, minority Democrats have the power to scuttle or stall any legislation that originates in either House.

33.   Meeting with House members, Clinton repeated his complaint that the NRA has stalled gun legislation with pressure tactics and an argument he deemed senseless against lengthier background checks.

34.   Some safety advocates believe the legislation has been stalled by powerful cell phone lobbyists.

35.   That legislation was stalled earlier this year by lawmakers grappling over vouchers, money for class-size reduction and other issues.

36.   The legislation has been stalled since then.

37.   The legislation was stalled Tuesday.

38.   The question of whether Menem would seek another term has dominated national politics for most of the year, creating friction in his Peronist Party and stalling important legislation.

39.   The potential for stalling legislation is great.

40.   This means that even a tiny party can become a player able to bring down a shaky coalition or stall legislation.