At issue is whether an administration has the right to develop a new interpretation of a treaty without Senate approval.

With Senate approval, work could begin late next year.

But the lower house passed a budget, clearing the way for Senate approval by the weekend.

Finally those groups signed off on the measure, so its supporters expected easy Senate approval.

The nomination requires Senate approval, but no great opposition is expected.

Senate approval of the needed changes in trade law seems likely.

And beginning in 1986 he led the way for eventual Senate approval of a family leave bill.

Senate approval by an equally large margin is expected next month.

Senate approval is expected, but the president has not yet said whether he'll veto the measure.

Senate approval followed by a vote of 88 to 11.