The House and President Bush should also commit to this legislation.
The incoming archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, is passionately committed to the legislation.
Senior Council officials said yesterday that they were still hoping to reach a deal with the mayor, but that they were committed to the legislation and were prepared to override a veto if necessary.
"Our government is committed to moving this legislation forward as quickly as we can," the minister told reporters.
EU officials have said that the bloc loses €1 trillion a year through tax dodging, and were pushing the leaders to commit to the legislation know as the Savings Directive.
The Senate president, Richard J. Codey, said in a statement that Senate Democrats were committed to enacting legislation before July.
We are, however, committed to passing legislation to implement the policies in the areas where agreement can be found to support job creation and long-term economic growth.
Labor and the Greens both oppose the plebiscite, but neither has committed to blocking legislation that would enable it to go forward.
Republicans who were formerly committed to climate legislation include John McCain, last year's presidential nominee, as well as Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Richard Lugar of Indiana, a centrist and internationalist who appreciates the importance of climate change to global opinion.
Dr. Redwine was so committed to his legislation that he turned down a coveted invitation to the White House last month, when Mr. Bush gathered cloning opponents to rally support for a Congressional ban.
