But 41 Republican senators, led by Phil Gramm, Republican of Texas, have signed a letter vowing opposition.

But seven Democratic senators, led by Mr. Kennedy, objected.

There were 60 senators led by Brutus and Cassias who committed the murder.

The senators, led by Mr. Kennedy, did not push him.

Today, 21 senators, led by Edward M. Kennedy, the Massachusetts Democrat, sent a similar letter to the White House.

But seven Democratic senators, led by Edward M. Kennedy of Massachussetts, objected.

Mainly because a band of right-wing senators led by Jesse Helms and Gordon Humphrey has held the process hostage.

And the senators, led by George Mitchell of Maine, the majority leader, conceded that many of the 30 proposals in their package were not new.

The senators, led by Bob Graham of Florida, said the coverage under their proposal would look more like true insurance.

Farm-state senators, led by Robert Dole, a Republican from Kansas, argued for granting the credits, albeit with strict conditions.