As the count gets close to the 2,082 needed for the nomination, the campaign persuades Texas to pass.

He failed to persuade Congress to pass a $30 billion economic stimulus package to counter some of the budget cuts.

And he persuaded Parliament to pass a constitutional amendment that for the first time would allow the government to seize land without compensation.

Three times over the last five years the textile industry persuaded Congress to pass legislation requiring more restrictions.

So the doctors persuaded the Legislature to pass a bill authorizing a recovery center pilot project.

On this basis, the Clinton administration labored to persuade the justices to pass on the case.

The administration is trying to persuade Congress to pass an oil and gas production tax break to increase natural gas supplies.

"Are purely to persuade the Senate to pass a resolution that will let me run for consul."

Boating officials are trying to persuade states to pass laws that would require people who drive boats to take a safety course first.

The President used his muscle to persuade Congress to pass the law.