31.  But many of the proposals are simply endorsements of existing bills, while others require new congressional action that is, in some cases, uncertain at best.

32.  But Lieberman, who supports quick congressional action, warned that the stumbling U.S. economy could lead Americans to pull up the welcome mat.

33.  But recent, highly publicized and especially brutal killings have created public support for congressional action.

34.  But the president emphasized that discussions over boosting the debt limit were sidetracking congressional action on the seven-year balanced budget package, Gephardt said.

35.  But the standoff over chicken and steel has delayed congressional action.

36.  But there are ways to defer the tax without having to wait for congressional action.

37.  But the session ended without congressional action, and Truman had his campaign issue.

38.  Can he influence congressional action on foreign policy?

39.  Canady, urging congressional action, cited a pending court case in Hawaii that he said could lead to that state recognizing same-sex marriages.

40.  Capital notes typically yield more than straight corporate debt and they stand to gain in value if their supply is limited by congressional action.