Conflicting House Votes Split on Bosnia Embargo Approach
Lawmakers debated an arms embargo for Bosnia as 50-49 votes split over how to proceed. Republicans largely opposed Mitchell’s plan while 13 Democrats joined Democrats in backing a unilateral embargo. GOP leader Bob Dole praised the move as a signal of limits on executive power and Congress’s self restraint.
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Clinton delays Supreme Court pick amid lingering questions
Clinton weighs candidates including Richard Arnold and Stephen Breyer as aides say a decision may come today. White House cautions no final choices as the president privately contemplates his leanings while facing pressure and prior setbacks with earlier names.
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