Updated: 11:29 p.m. Monday, July 6, 2009 | Posted: 11:28 p.m. Monday, July 6, 2009
COLUMBIA, S.C. —
The held a long conference call Monday night.
22 members of the executive committee voted on a formal reprimand of Sanford. Another 10 voted to ask him to resign, while nine voted to support the governor.
In a statement, Sanford says he appreciates the party's position and will continue to work to earn back its trust.