They defeated an attempt by Democrats to limit the tax cut to $290 billion over 10 years on a vote of 60 to 39.

The English held the city for 16 months and defeated several attempts to expel them.

The excessive violence of the nationalist parties brought together Republicans in a united front, which defeated attempts to return to the old order.

Such was the case when the delegates defeated an attempt today to have the platform oppose favorable trade status for China.

It soundly defeated an attempt to broaden the terms to include a threat to the health of the mother; that vote was 27 to 18.

In 1908 Congress defeated an attempt to introduce segregated streetcars into the capital itself.

The Senate defeated an attempt to specify the location of the museum in Jackson.

The Americans quickly swept in, defeating a Hessian attempt to break through their lines.

In bipartisan votes, the House soundly defeated several attempts to modify the provisions.

State lawmakers have defeated attempts to reinstate the state death penalty.