Other Republican lawmakers also expressed support for the earlier date.

The lawmakers expressed their thanks to the House for playing host to them.

Many lawmakers and officials expressed doubt that the bill would pass without changes.

Many lawmakers and energy industry officials had expressed little enthusiasm for the Senate bill before the election.

Some leading lawmakers are expressing their disgust at the industry's performance.

But some lawmakers expressed concerns about how the deal would affect competition.

Lawmakers also expressed concern that the move would set a bad precedent.

Both lawmakers have expressed an expectation for a hearing before October 1.

But some lawmakers and financial experts expressed skepticism about the new calculations.

But behind their display of unity, many lawmakers expressed private concern about the public mood.