51.   Many lawmakers oppose nuclear energy but were angry that the premier canceled the project without consulting them.

52.   Montenegrin lawmakers have adamantly opposed the extradition of Yugoslavs to the U.N. court based in The Hague, Netherlands because they consider it to be biased against Serbs.

53.   Most lawmakers oppose such unpopular steps and demand the government should first clamp down on wasteful spending and the theft of public money.

54.   Most pro-Kuchma lawmakers opposed the measure, calling it too expensive.

55.   Opposition lawmakers had opposed the spy agency bill, claiming that it could be used to stifle political dissent.

56.   One lawmaker opposed the bill.

57.   One congressman, Rep. Roan Libarios, said lawmakers opposing capital punishment would take steps this week to force Congress to review the law.

58.   Republican lawmakers have opposed sampling, fearing it could force a redrawing of boundary lines to their disadvantage.

59.   Some lawmakers have opposed the deal, arguing that the vessels are designed for oceangoing combat missions, not the coastal fighting Taiwan would likely engage in with China.

60.   Some lawmakers opposed it on ethical grounds and others said it violated the law.