1.   A dozen Democrats voted with the majority, in a repudiation of President Clinton, who has promised a veto.

2.   After final passage, the measure will go to the president, who has promised his veto.

3.   But Thursday, he promised a veto.

4.   Clinton has promised a veto but the bill may have enough support to override.

5.   He did not plan to have the Senate act, and President Clinton, suddenly handed an easy political issue, promised a veto if repeal got to him.

6.   He has promised a veto unless the relief bill changes.

7.   Police lobbyists told legislative staff that they would take the fight to the governor and promised a veto unless the criminal provision was removed.

8.   President Clinton, with his own plans for the money, promised a veto.

9.   President Clinton has promised a veto.

10.   President Clinton promised a veto but says he is open to negotiating a compromise.