The debate went on for a long time and ended with nothing.
The debate ended after only a half a day, with unanimous support.
The debate ended just as two men took their stations and the others turned away.
Although one of the two designs had been rejected, the debate did not end.
But the debate ended late tonight without any action being taken.
Still, there is considerable concern about how the debate will finally end.
The debate ended in a fist fight between the left and the right.
So the debate on expenditure in 2010 will not end today.
It is clear that the debate will not end here.
"The debate as to whether this plan was the right approach will not end until we are in our graves," he said.