In that case, a favorable vote in the full Senate would then appear nearly certain.

But a favorable vote by the Assembly would create momentum for next year, and send a welcome message of tolerance.

A favorable vote would set the stage for a special session of the State Legislature to consider the plan.

It said that a favorable vote by a majority of those voting would be needed to continue the plan until 1999.

In the full Senate, a favorable vote is expected.

Despite the favorable vote, the conversion must be approved by the banking department.

That was, if anything, a stronger mandate than the nine favorable votes.

The resolution was approved, however, with the third world using its majority in the Assembly to obtain 104 favorable votes.

A favorable vote by the full Assembly, which is expected soon, would send the bill to the governor's desk.

The task now is to get quick favorable votes in both houses.