1.   And California Gov. Pete Wilson, who threatened to lead a floor fight over abortion, beamed when he mentioned the Kemp nomination during a brief convention podium appearance.

2.   Anti-abortion forces objected, threatening a floor fight.

3.   As things turned out, though, there were no floor fights over anything here and the operation has been inactive if not unnecessary.

4.   At a meeting of House Republicans two weeks ago, for instance, moderates insisted that there be fewer floor fights over abortion.

5.   At a news conference later, Rep. Richard Durbin, D-Ill., said the floor fight had solved nothing.

6.   At a Wednesday news conference in Trenton, N.J., Whitman said she believed a compromise will be reached to avoid a convention floor fight.

7.   Bob Dole and other Republican leaders found a way on Wednesday to avoid a divisive floor fight over abortion at the Republican National Convention next week.

8.   Bob Dole and other Republican leaders found a way Wednesday to avoid a devisive floor fight over abortion at the Republican National Convention next week.

9.   A floor fight is expected, at least in the Senate, over proposals designed to make it tougher for businesses to hire foreigners.

10.   A floor fight is expected on the Senate bill, as Republicans seek to amend it.