Both the Senate and House have passed line-item veto legislation, but differences in the measures remain to be reconciled in a conference committee.

The House approved line-item veto legislation by a vote of 294 to 134 on Feb. 6.

The question now is whether Governor Cuomo is willing to buck the farm lobby and veto legislation that would almost certainly mean higher milk prices for consumers.

Another important change reduced the president's power by restricting presidential ability to dismiss the government, dissolve parliament, or veto legislation.

The House approved line-item veto legislation, 294 to 134, on Feb. 6.

Mr. Clinton welcomed the vote and said: "The Senate tonight has taken another step toward passing strong line-item veto legislation.

However, the Sovereign could still summon and dissolve Parliament, appoint and dismiss Ministers, veto legislation and declare war.

The 1962 constitution, which gives the Parliament the right to question any Government official, to review Government expenditures and veto legislation, leaves the appointment of the cabinet to the Emir.

I have authored bipartisan legislation in the House and co-sponsored line-item veto legislation in the Senate.

The Princely Initiative asked voters whether or not to approve an extension of the power of the Prince to dismiss the government, nominate judges and veto legislation.