Both leaders also said they would do nothing to influence legislators to vote in either direction.

The trade bill passed the House by a single vote after the six legislators voted for it.

Legislators last voted to raise their base pay in 1998, from $57,500.

He won only 73 votes, while 141 legislators voted against him.

Legislators may vote on it within a few weeks.

Legislators also voted to increase their own salaries in January by 40 percent, to $35,000 a year.

And many legislators who agree with the economists will vote for the trade pact.

Thus, the other legislators will vote against the measure because the funding is not worthwhile.

Two independent legislators usually vote with the Government deputies in the 92-member assembly.

The pressure of an upcoming election may be exactly what is needed to get legislators to vote for tough measures.