But many cities opposed the legislation and it died in Congress.

Republicans and southern Democrats opposed legislation to create the new department.

On this particular vote, the Board's more conservative members opposed the legislation, he said.

Others have opposed legislation, but are negotiating for a private agreement among industry leaders.

But here, as in other states, businesses have successfully opposed such legislation.

Unfortunately, some labor leaders are opposing the legislation or trying to water it down.

In some states, local chapters of abortion rights groups have opposed the legislation.

Those who opposed the legislation voiced a number of concerns.