Sentence examples for delayed consideration from inspiring English sources

The measure, sponsored by Representative George Nethercutt, a Washington Republican, has delayed consideration of the huge farm spending bill.

Mr. Schumer noted that Republicans delayed consideration of President Barack Obama's court nominee in 2016, Judge Merrick B. Garland, citing the presidential election that year.

The resolution approved Monday was originally scheduled for a decision on Friday, but its two sponsors, Britain and France, delayed consideration in the hope of getting as close to unanimity as possible.

The questions about the mortgages threatened to overshadow the foreclosure rescue legislation and, as some Republicans pressed for a more aggressive inquiry, Senate Democrats delayed consideration of the bill.

Scattered but persistent protests from a handful of Republican and Democratic lawmakers have delayed consideration of the sale legislation since last June and will make tough sledding for the bill once it hits the floor, Congressional aides said.

But lengthy debate over two ethics bills, the most closely watched legislation during the daylong session, delayed consideration of a host of relatively uncontroversial bills, from legislation that would increase pay for some county clerks to a measure that would require ignition interlocks in the cars of convicted drunken drivers.

Ms. Hedegaard encouraged him to delay consideration of the issue.

But the revelations could delay consideration of Geithner's nomination.

The agency said it was delaying consideration of the application until Monsanto submitted new supporting data.

But the Democratic leadership has decided to delay consideration of them all until the autumn.

In a brief filed last month, lawyers for Mr. Marri said the court should not delay consideration of the case.