But Republicans vowed to bring the issue up again later in the year.

But four hard-line Republicans have vowed they will not give in.

Republicans acknowledged the potential cost, but vowed to press ahead.

Republicans vowed they would not fall into that trap a second time.

Republicans vowed to run one of their own against him as an independent candidate.

Republicans have vowed they will not be outdone this year.

Republicans vowed to let all the tax cuts expire if he did so.

Republicans have been vowing almost daily never again to spend the money.

The Republicans vowed to press ahead this spring with their plans to make substantial cuts in the budget.

The Republicans vowed to fight the battle across many fronts.