He called on both Democrats and Republicans to overcome their bitter partisan divisions and work together to pass legislation to solve problems.

VOA: standard.2010.01.28

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

"We have plenty to work from, to pass comprehensive, affordable,accessible, universal health care."

VOA: standard.2009.09.08

"More work needs to be done, which is why I urge the Senate to pass legislation that will give company shareholders a voice on the pay packages awarded to their executives,".

VOA: standard.2009.10.22

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