1.   A close vote is expected.

2.   The vote is expected later this week.

3.   Although the House and the Senate are still haggling over the spending package, a formal vote is expected within the next two weeks.

4.   American officials said that the lawmakers were almost certain to approve the pact, and that the vote was expected within a few months.

5.   An important test vote is expected no later than Wednesday on a motion to limit debate.

6.   Another Quebec independence vote is expected within a year or two, and polls suggest that this time the separatists will succeed.

7.   Another override vote is expected later this year.

8.   Before the discussions, Republican leaders said they expected votes next week on whether any of the witnesses will testify before the full Senate.

9.   Both votes are expected early next year.