The increases would automatically take effect unless Congress votes against them.

The five-year plan will go into effect in 60 days unless Congress votes to reject it.

It did, however, block any oil company drilling until Congress votes otherwise.

Since 1989 a cost of living increase takes effe-ct each year unless Congress votes against it.

Before Congress votes on anything, however, it should get its facts right.

The raises go into effect unless Congress votes against them.

The increase will take effect automatically next month unless both houses of Congress vote to block it.

The proposed cuts could be restored if Congress votes to increase the agency's budget.

What would happen if Congress votes down normal trade relations is debated.

"Now if the Congress votes this down somehow, he makes us look like warmongers."