Republicans have for years debated many approaches to changing the law, and they often disagree strenuously among themselves about the best approach.

Even so, Republicans debated the issue fervently.

Even within the "growth package," Republicans are debating quietly which proposals are crucial and which might well be trimmed.

Still, on Tuesday, Republicans were examining the results and debating how the party lost the seat, despite outspending the Democrats.

But, so far, all six Republicans have debated only once, 10 days ago in Houston.

Republicans debated their strategy at an hourlong meeting this afternoon but reached no firm conclusion.

Republicans are already debating whether their impeachment drive will backfire in the 2000 elections.

It turned out that for much of three hours, the Republicans debated one another over their budget overhaul bill.

Neither the Republicans nor the Democrats are debating such things right now.

Mr. Specter said many Republicans were debating the issue but he also defended the practice.