Republicans joined Democrats to vote the measure down, saying the public did not want a tax increase in any form.

Many conservatives have left the Republicans to join the party.

Two Republicans joined in that effort, which failed by a 255-to-171 vote.

But the Republicans join the majority on the issue of the videotape.

But now the disapproval has spread, and Republicans are joining in.

At least six Republicans joined the push to block a final vote on the proposal.

In the last few days, we have seen some desperate Republicans join forces with him.

But that doesn't mean he has convinced them, either, which may explain why the Republicans haven't joined in the questioning.

Three Republicans on the committee joined the 12-to-8 majority.

Democrats took the lead, but important Republicans joined them.