81.   Senate leaders are trying to work out as many problems as possible so the bill can be considered on the floor with few disruptions.

82.   Senate leaders began the floor debate on Wednesday night, reasonably confident they had grudging support from all sides.

83.   Senate leaders conceded that election-year politics have prevented compromises on several issues.

84.   Senate leaders had agreed the nomination would die after two attempts to end the filibuster.

85.   Senate leaders have also said they plan to tie their own agency overhaul measures to renewal of the user fee act.

86.   Senate leaders have said they are putting off action on any tax-cut legislation until finishing work on the budget resolution.

87.   Senate leaders have said they hope to bring the bill to the floor for a vote next month.

88.   Senate leaders have scheduled a vote on the bill Friday, without offering amendments.

89.   Senate leaders have suggested that they, too, would support the bill.

90.   Senate leaders hope to shut off a Democratic filibuster aimed at killing the bill, which is sponsored by Senator Paul Coverdell, a Georgia Republican.