Sentence examples for lacking the support of from inspiring English sources

The bill, lacking the support of Gov. George W. Bush, then stalled in the House.

Any amendment lacking the support of 60 senators can be filibustered, although uncontroversial ones can be passed without extended debate by unanimous consent.

Most of the existing brokering solutions can hardly cross the borders of current middleware systems that are lacking the support of these requirements.

But Mr. Cunningham has his own obstacles to face, not the least of which are being a newcomer to politics in his native county and lacking the support of the Democratic organization.

But without a majority in parliament – and lacking the support of the Greens (who hold the balance of power and oppose offshore processing), Gillard was unable to get the required legislation through parliament.

Lacking the support of friendly great powers at the peace congress of Westphalia in 1648, he did not attain his aim of acquiring all of Pomerania, with the Oder estuary and the important harbour of Stettin (since 1945 Szczecin).

Previous attempts to strip him of his passport have lacked the support of conservatives.

Mr Barroso himself lacked the support of France or Germany when he was chosen as president.

Unlike last week's work stoppage, the protest planned for tomorrow lacked the support of the large taxi fleets.

Some European diplomats say an independence plan that lacks the support of the Security Council carries many difficulties.

Mr. Staggs also lacked the support of some Disney shareholders, including Isaac Perlmutter, the strong-willed chief executive of Marvel Entertainment.