Before parting, however, the combative Republican could not resist a final power play.

Most Democrats and some Republicans resist the idea that the case deserves impeachment.

Republicans resisted the surtax and the idea that they favored the rich.

And some Republicans are already resisting the idea of raising other taxes to pay for new cuts.

Most Republicans had resisted every one of the 433 added socialistic programs.

Democrats typically want to increase spending for specific purposes like smaller classes, while Republicans resist the loss of local control that comes with federal dollars.

But Republicans resist the idea, even though the minimum wage, now $5.15 an hour, has declined in purchasing power over the past three decades.

Democrats had initially sought that provision but backed away after Republicans resisted.

But some Republicans could not resist getting in a dig.

Republicans resist meaningful spending limits or the elimination of "soft money."