Twelve Republicans broke with their party to vote against the cap.

And 91 Republicans, a surprisingly large number, broke from their party's traditional free-trade position.

But today 14 Republicans, more than ever before, broke with their leaders on the issue.

Some conservative Republicans, for instance, broke with abortion opponents to support stem cell studies.

When that failed, there was talk that some individual Republicans might break ranks on the budget vote.

By the same token, Republicans occasionally break with their caucus.

The groups are seeking to pressure these Republicans to break ranks with their leadership.

One letter said it would "provide the structure to build an offense so that Republicans can break through dramatically in 1996."

But 82 Republicans broke with their party to vote against the bill.

In all, 31 Republicans broke with their party to back the air campaign and 26 Democrats voted against it.