In particular, they object to a requirement, intended to cut the link between vote-buying and ministerial budgets, that all cabinet ministers must resign their parliamentary seats.
United's Rio Ferdinand spoke briefly to host Dermot O'Leary after suffering a cut eye as he appeared to be struck by an object thrown during the celebrations at the end of the match.
This year, Congress would probably object mightily to another round of stimulus, given its new determination to cut government costs in efforts to tackle the record budget deficits.