But he had to give up hope for both houses of Congress to pass bills before their August break.

VOA: special.2009.07.25

It took a number of years before Congress was able to pass a law demanding a literacy test for immigrants.

VOA: special.2010.05.20

Some schools require foreign students to pass an English speaking test before they are permitted to teach.

VOA: special.2009.01.29

the doctor said, "you should draw up a few general rules as guidance before you pass a second time through the dangers of youth.

VOA: special.2010.10.23

Mr.Obama says there is an urgent need to pass the reform legislation before Congress, to allow small businesses to expand and put people to work.

VOA: standard.2009.10.03

Whatever reform plan emerges from the various House and Senate committees would need to pass both houses of Congress before going to Mr.Obama for his signature.

VOA: standard.2009.10.17

The Colts retook the lead 17-16 on a touchdown from running back Joseph Addai, before the Saints went ahead for good on a 2-yard touchdown pass to Jeremy Shockey.

VOA: standard.2010.02.08

"Successfully investigating this episode could only make it stronger,but we shouldn't pass this resolution now which could actually hinder the wheels of justice before they have ever begun to turn."

VOA: standard.2009.11.04

But before any bill can become law, the Senate must pass its version, the House and Senate bills must be reconciled and that final measure must be signed by the President.

VOA: standard.2010.02.25

If both chambers can pass legislation, lawmakers would still have to work out differences between the versions before they could send a final bill to President Obama for signature, something he has said he wants to do before the year ends.

VOA: standard.2009.11.08