He lifted that threat tonight, but the rest of the spending bills remain potential legislative vehicles for his effort.

Mr. Lott said today that he did not oppose the Kosovo and Colombia aid, but rather just the legislative vehicle for it.

In leading a markup, the chair has broad discretion choosing the legislative vehicle and presenting it for consideration and amendment.

There are several legislative vehicles at hand for achieving some of these objectives.

There will be a series of legislative vehicles to bring spending under control and address entitlements.

Mr. Pryor said today through a spokesman that he was looking for another legislative vehicle to amend the trade treaty.

Mr. Bush has merely said he would seek an "appropriate legislative vehicle" to consider the guarantees after 120 days.

"First that we would work with the supporters of absorption assistance in the Congress in January to find a suitable legislative vehicle."

But there are other legislative vehicles for tackling these particular sectors and they must be looked at on that basis.

In leading a markup, the chairman generally chooses the legislative vehicle, and presents it for consideration and amendment.