But the zealots in the House were continuing to stand firm as the clock ticked down.
The Alabama state Supreme Court announced it was more powerful than the entire federal court system on gay marriage, continuing to stand in the courthouse door over the issue.
After mama was killed, I was overtaken by guilt: guilt for leaving her that afternoon when perhaps the only thing that would have saved her was my continuing to stand in between her and my father, and guilt for not recognizing that my father could be capable of such extreme violence because his primary method of abuse had always been psychological.
While Republicans in Congress continue to stand in the way of giving minimum wage workers a long overdue raise, many state and local officials have shown leadership on this issue.
Republicans also say part of their problem is that Democrats, particularly in the Senate, continue to stand in their way.
And yet a majority of senators, including some in the majority party, continue to stand in the way of rules changes that would let the Senate get on with its business and allow our government to function.
A spokeswoman for Biogen Idec, Naomi Aoki, said in response, "We continue to stand behind our sale process, which was thorough, comprehensive and consistent with industry standards".
Lyft will continue operating in Seattle, will continue to stand behind drivers, and will continue to offer a safe, affordable and friendly transportation option to the great city of Seattle.
Relocated from its original home at 2030 Grand River in 2002 it continues to stand as a "silent hub for Detroit techno"; a proud bastion of independence and creativity built with the blood, sweat and tears of the second generation of techno.
At a raucous campaign rally Tuesday night in Arizona, Trump continued to stand by his original remarks, blaming the media for distorting them and condemning reporters in perhaps stronger terms than he used for the white supremacist groups.
