The request for delay won an unexpectedly large amount of support, mostly from Republicans, but was defeated, 146 to 285.

Bush won solid support from Republicans in Congress and from conservative voters in his 2004 reelection campaign.

But in the process, they seemed to be diminishing their chances of winning support from moderate Republicans and conservative Democrats.

He won support from oil-state Democrats, Republicans and the Clinton administration.

The measure provided Federal funds to train the unemployed poor for jobs in private industry and has won general praise from Democrats and Republicans.

Democratic leaders in the State Assembly won the needed four votes from Republicans by promising to slash spending while avoiding any significant tax increases.

The leadership was unable to win backing from conservative Republicans, many of whom oppose paying the dues.

But Democrats voiced hope it would win enough support from moderate Republicans to force Republican leaders to allow a floor vote on some form of censure.

In the same period, the Democrats have not won any pivotal seats from Republicans.

The package is likely to win strong support from conservative Republicans in both the House and the Senate.