"It was good politics, as well as good, substantive legislation."

Mr. Edwards, too, has called on Congress to pass substantive legislation that would, among other measures, block financing for a buildup of troops.

He's got precious little time left to serve, and I know he'd like to leave some substantive legislation behind.

An appropriations committee's expression does not operate to repeal or modify substantive legislation.

But it is likely to be felt right away by Congressional committees that are only now beginning to work on substantive legislation on pollution and other issues.

Participants said they would also discuss ways of persuading Congress to adopt new court procedures and substantive legislation in the area.

I am humbled to be just one of two members of the 95 person Freshman class to have substantive legislation become law.

That, the moderates contend, will require moving toward the center and passing substantive legislation on health care, education and taxes.

Now we're starting to see some more substantive legislation.

The 80th Congress played into Truman's hands, delivering very little in the way of substantive legislation during this time.