Sentence examples for unsuccessful to pass a from inspiring English sources

Similar past controversies such as a 2005 debate over the publication by Science of a paper detailing the reconstruction of the flu virus that caused the 1918 pandemic sparked criticism from some members of Congress, and even an effort, ultimately unsuccessful, to pass a resolution opposing publication of that paper.

There was even an unsuccessful attempt to pass a "right to work" law in my home state of New Hampshire, which was vetoed by the Governor John Lynch – and the Republicans failed to garner enough votes to override the veto.

Four years ago, when Mr. Wales helped lead an unsuccessful effort to pass a state initiative that would have required trigger locks on guns and safety training for gun owners, he was the specific target of ire in an Internet discussion site for gun proponents.

They felt better after that visit, so why go back?" Removing cultural barriers to care will not happen overnight, despite Dr. Low's tireless, but so far unsuccessful, efforts to pass a local smoking ordinance; Dr. Calhoun's work at the University of Texas at Tyler to attract more nutritionists and health care providers to East Texas; and Mr. Anderson's prodding of students to eat better.

Inhofe has even led unsuccessful efforts to pass a constitutional amendment requiring a balanced federal budget.

The Public Campaign Action Fund was a big player in the so-far unsuccessful effort to pass a New York state bill.

The Senate made several unsuccessful attempts to pass a bill to resolve their status; the House hasn't brought up any for consideration.

He helped manage an unsuccessful 2012 effort to pass a California ballot initiative requiring the labeling of food products containing GM ingredients.

The Center of Public Integrity reported on how a previous unsuccessful attempt by Yee to pass a similar bill was met with stiff opposition from law enforcement officials and prison guards who contribute heavily to legislators' political campaigns.

Despite having two parents born in the U.S., unsuccessful lawsuits led the Senate to pass a non-binding resolution which stated he was eligible for the Office of the President.

In Arkansas, there have been several unsuccessful attempts to separate the two holidays, with lawmakers trying to pass a bill that would have created a separate memorial for Lee on a different date.