As the vote neared, fatigue and testiness had set in on the floor.

In the end, however, as the vote neared today, the mood turned against the bill and 143 Democrats joined 160 Republicans in rejecting the measure.

As the vote nears, I urge all members of Congress to consider this resolution with the greatest of care.

As votes on the plan neared, lawmakers found the deal would cut $490 billion.

As the vote nears, both sides are stepping up their lobbying efforts.

As the vote nears, the violence has escalated along with a quiet campaign of terror in which people have been kidnapped, threatened and forced into hiding.

But as the vote nears, Southampton is proposing a new use for a portion of its revenues to create credits for development elsewhere.

As the vote on the spending bill nears, debates over its size and use are playing out across the country.

As the vote neared one White House official said: "There are two schools of thought.

As Tuesday's vote nears, districts have been making final efforts to win support from the voters.