Democrats accepted an increase in anti-drug spending that was half the amount they originally sought.

Democrats accept differences on moral issues as the rights of fellow Americans in a free society.

In the end, Democrats accepted a smaller figure for New York - the $9.5 billion.

It was not clear whether Democrats - or indeed many Republicans - would accept such an unusual arrangement.

By agreeing to participate in the program, all four Democrats also accepted a general election spending cap of $5.23 million.

Some Democrats can accept cuts in social programs; others cannot.

The Compromise of 1877 may have helped the Democrats accept this electoral commission as well.

It was unclear tonight whether the 20 or so Democrats who endorsed earlier drafts would accept this new provision.

Democrats would accept payment limitations as long as environmental programs were preserved.

But Democrats may accept somewhat smaller military cuts next year if much larger ones are promised for subsequent years.