71.   Democrats objected that the amendments were weaker versions of proposals they had previously offered.

72.   Despite the last-minute efforts, other proponents figure the amendment is a lost cause, and are looking ahead to other legislative fights.

73.   Despite the timing, the amendment is certain to prompt a fierce debate.

74.   Democrats said the proposed amendment was not ready for passage and needed the scrutiny of a committee, something that Republicans have thus far refused to permit.

75.   Each of the sponsors, Reps. Henry Hyde of Illinois and Ernest Jim Istook of Oklahoma, says his amendment is superior to the other.

76.   Each time it is offered, the amendment is defeated.

77.   During the next two decades, there would be many amendments, mostly favoring employees.

78.   Fortunately, the amendment was defeated in a Senate vote Thursday.

79.   Gingrich had argued that the amendments were a mistake to begin with.

80.   Greenbaum said such an amendment was necessary to prevent the potentially catastrophic impact that could confront a broker held liable for fraud.