Here are two sentences:

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > declined 16.68 points , or 1.01 percent , at 1,636.94 .

The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX eased 7.57 points , or 0.76 percent , at 990.94 .

no

Here are two sentences:

The Bank of England starts its two-day meeting on Wednesday , but was expected to leave British interest rates steady .

The Bank of England starts a two-day policy meeting on Wednesday and is expected to leave British interest rates steady at 3.75 percent on Thursday .

no

Here are two sentences:

There will be no vote on the issue but those opposed to Robinson 's appointment are thought to outnumber those who accept it by around 20 to 17 .

There will be no vote on the issue but those opposed to Robinson 's appointment are thought to be in the majority .
yes