He said he was having trouble persuading Pennsylvania Republicans that his position had merit.

"I think," the Pennsylvania Republican said, "that what so many of us are looking for is some assurance of where you are."

Senator Rick Santorum, Republican of Pennsylvania, is involved in the effort.

The Pennsylvania Republican has worked hard to end the ancient tradition that allows members to edit history by altering the transcript before it is printed.

Senator Arlen Specter, Republican of Pennsylvania, also called for a measured response.

Representative Don Ritter, Republican of Pennsylvania, said the bill made strikes easier.

Senator Rick Santorum, Republican of Pennsylvania, led the fight for the ban.

Senator John Heinz, a Pennsylvania Republican, called the action "a wakeup call for the nuclear industry."

Senator Rick Santorum, Republican of Pennsylvania, said he would like to see "a lot more incentives for people to move" into private plans.

His bill is co-sponsored by Arlen Specter, Republican of Pennsylvania.