But its prospects for passage grew more uncertain as Republicans and Democrats clashed over how to proceed now.

A16 Democrats and Republicans in the United States Senate clashed over whether the Bush administration had done enough to help California cope with its electricity crisis.

The Moderates and Democrats often clashed, particularly when it came to minority rights and secularism.

Over the last generation, Democrats have often clashed on divisive issues like the Vietnam War, civil rights and gun control.

Democrats, Republicans and election officials clashed repeatedly and heatedly as they recounted votes in Palm Beach County.

Hours before the debate on the budget bill began on the House floor today, Republicans and Democrats clashed over an obscure provision in that legislation and another in the tax bill.

Republicans and Democrats clashed (as they continue to do) over the financing and scope of Medicare, but not over the program's legitimacy.

On Capitol Hill, Democrats and Republicans clashed over how precisely the investigation of this President should mimic the inquiry about President Richard M. Nixon.

Republicans and Democrats have clashed ove cents educational vouchers, which would allow students to leave failing schools and take some federal money with them.

Democrats also clashed with Mr. Bush over his emphasis on cutting social programs.