But anti-abortion lawmakers have conceded privately that they might not be able to carry all those votes if a veto was at issue.

Democratic lawmakers concede that her prekindergarten proposals influenced their plan, which was enacted earlier this year.

Its inconclusive final report, to be published Wednesday, is unlikely to have much influence, lawmakers from both parties conceded.

Revenues From Vehicles But lawmakers conceded that it would be likely to increase gasoline prices as dealers passed it on.

But lawmakers conceded that this one came at an even more difficult moment, on the heels of the impeachment ordeal.

That debate often focused on the charge that President Clinton had failed to articulate a coherent foreign policy, but occasionally lawmakers conceded that they had not done so either.

Albany, lawmakers concede, has consistently chosen to avoid the looming question: If you close the homes, where will the mentally ill live?

But many lawmakers conceded that approval of the proposed amendments was highly unlikely.

Several critics raised doubts about the proposals, and even the lawmakers who support a legislative effort conceded its fate was uncertain.

Even lawmakers who oppose the amendment concede that its approval by Congress this year is almost inevitable.