In an indication of the anxiety the bill stirs among members, the vote was split largely along geographic, not partisan, lines.

That bill would stir less opposition in the Senate, where the rules, or the absence of rules, make it easy for a determined minority to delay action.

To a remarkable degree, considering the emotions the bill has stirred, his efforts have not drawn public criticism.

Even this modest and balanced bill stirred many lawmakers to complain that their integrity was being questioned.

The bill stirred national outrage and protests by civic groups, forcing the governor to veto it.

The instant partisan sharpshooting suggested that it would be some time before the realization of the hope of many politicians that the agreement would cool the passions the bill had stirred over the last two years.

In a hard-wired radio-call-in democracy, a bill as complicated as comprehensive health care reform stirs many fears.

The proposed bill had stirred unexpectedly fierce opposition from Japan's conservatives, who argued that the male-only succession was the Chrysanthemum Throne's defining characteristic.

But the City Ballet's mixed bills, which are to run through March 1, can stir the emotions even more strongly.

The bill stirred spirited debate when introduced in the predawn hours of this morning as the lawmakers voted on hundreds of bills in a dash to end the legislative session.