But they failed to resolve conflicts that have delayed passage of the entire $28.4 billion budget.

All of America's main allies have delayed passage, however, until they see what Congress does.

But they failed to resolve crucial issues that have already delayed passage of the budget four days beyond the legal deadline.

For a treaty, a two-thirds vote of the Senate is required anyway; thus, a filibuster could only delay passage.

China is another possible obstacle at the Security Council, because diplomats say it may delay passage of the resolution.

Republicans proposed over 400 amendments to the bill, the majority of which many think were proposed to delay passage.

Though it has not drawn clear opposition, there are enough questions about it to delay passage until next year.

But the dispute over guaranteeing jobs for blacks and other minorities has delayed passage.

But the Democrats could delay passage in a bid to obtain the Governor's support on other legislation.

The hearings would delay passage of any legislation until the fall.