Still very much in question is how far the Democrats will press the case if the runoff is upheld.

The Democrats pressed for long-range financial planning, a process they said should lead to cost-cutting.

But many Democrats and even some Republicans will press for further cuts anyway.

And Democrats, while earmarking at least some money, did not initially press the issue.

Democrats are also pressing for more money for a program that helps unemployed people keep their health insurance.

Democrats are pressing for big public works projects, like building highways, as a means to create jobs.

Even so, many Democrats are pressing her to run rather than put up a weak candidate.

Still, Democrats pressed on, taking up the bill today and debating it into the night.

Their split is largely over emphasis: On which issues should the Democrats press the hardest?

Democrats and conservation groups were also pressing to eliminate some contentious environmental provisions.