Under earlier accords, which are expected to increase annual exports by $700 million, Japan agreed to open its markets for American supercomputers and satellites.

The agreement, called a memorandum of understanding, replaces an earlier accord reached after the gulf war.

Mr. Cuomo's earlier accord died after he insisted that the state Legislature approve the pact and it refused.

Still smarting from the fallout over his vote on the earlier accord, Mr. Lott did not challenge the four conservatives.

Another, earlier accord allows American ships and F-16 jet fighters to use port facilities and landing strips.

That proved difficult for the Clinton administration, which constantly fought hawks in Congress over providing fuel oil to the impoverished nation under the earlier accord.

The second treaty, reached with al-Muʿtadid in 892, confirmed the terms of the earlier accord.

Finally, the Israelis insist that the Palestinians reduce the number of their armed policemen to the numbers outlined in earlier accords.

Each of those groups had supported the Governor's earlier accord.

The contras agreed to try to finish disbanding by June 10, a deadline set in an earlier accord signed May 4.