41.   That result contributed to the Republican takeover of Congress, and to a rare revolt by the rank-and-file against the leadership of the AFL-CIO.

42.   The alliance was enhanced by the Republican takeover of Congress in November that year, and has been magnified during the current election campaign.

43.   The Democrats won back the North Carolina House of Representatives, which had been considered a prime target for a Republican takeover.

44.   The first was his troubled first two years, culminating in the failure of his health care plan and the Republican takeover of Congress.

45.   The recent Republican takeover of Congress provoked elation in some and despondency in others.

46.   The outcome was a bitter disappointment for conservatives, who had hoped that the Republican takeover in Congress would bring a more conservative slant to the Democratic leadership.

47.   The Republican takeover of Congress has sapped the effectiveness of the Hispanic Caucus.

48.   The Republican takeover on Capitol Hill seemed to many within the administration to seal the deal.

49.   The Republican takeover has helped to sow confusion in foreign policy.

50.   The Republican takeover of Congress eclipsed Clinton, allowing him to reevaluate his performance and adjust his strategy, his aides said.