1.   Although the House lacked the votes to override a promised presidential veto, the White House did not take the measure lightly.

2.   But if the promised veto holds, will he work toward some alternative this year?

3.   He undermined the drama of his first promised veto by engaging in last-minute negotiations with Gingrich.

4.   It would then go to Clinton for his promised veto.

5.   Passage there is expected on Monday, and a promised veto could close government offices Tuesday.

6.   Passage in the Senate is expected on Monday, but a promised veto could close government offices Tuesday morning.

7.   President Clinton should follow through with his promised veto.

8.   Steadfastly independent, both Democrats and Republicans now court the group as a key factor to sustaining or overriding the promised presidential veto of the GOP budget package.

9.   The House passed the measure by a margin almost large enough to override a promised veto from President Clinton.

10.   The only question is whether opponents can muster enough votes to override a promised presidential veto.