Moderate Republican senators object to parts of the bill, but did not block its consideration.

But it is unclear whether any senator would object.

A hold has been placed on the measure, indicating that at least one senator objected to bringing it up for a vote.

The voice vote is taken, and, if two Senators object, a division is held.

Formerly, the Senate required a Senator to object to the whole bill as reported by the conference committee.

Republican senators have objected to Smith's nomination, contending that she has little to no tax experience.

It is a wonder the Senator did not object to the President choosing the nominee in the first place.

While their accounts differed in some respects, both said that the senators had objected to several of the 13 names.

But Senators of both parties object to the temporary cut, saying it was economically unsound.

Some senators also objected to comments by Ryskamp during a 1987 case that they considered to be insensitive.