Eric Burgeson, a former chief of staff to Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman, says he believes the core issues of the bill are strong, but a controversial amendment such as Bingaman's 15% renewable standard could change the course of the debate.

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The rebel amendment was defeated by 235 votes to 15, majority 220.

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MPs voted 211 to 15 in favour of an amendment to the School Standards and Framework Bill that bans all corporal punishment and brings independent schools into line with the state sector and the rest of Europe.

BBC: Corporal punishment banned for all