The Republican minority obeyed the call and went to London.
The Republican minority used the state courts to block the attempt to change the constitution.
The Republican minority recommended the issue be submitted to a panel of judges, per state law.
Several members of the Republican minority joined with the Democratic majority to pass the measure.
The Republican minority in Congress opposed the President at every turn.
The Republican minority favors layoffs and a reduction in union benefits.
The Republican minority fought these provisions, but the Democratic majority passed them over their opposition.
The Republican minority in the legislature, which had proposed hiring 150 officers, also backed the compromise.
The Republican minority naturally heeded the call and headed to London.
The Republican legislative minority, objecting that it was shut out of the process, voted against the budget.