Originally, California’s road signs were black with white lettering, but the state changed them after a federal rule was extended to the states. A federal study found that blue-and-gold and black-and-white signs were less visible at night. White-and-green signs retain the desired contrast at the longest distance.

For decades, California has been able to adopt its own emissions regulations, effectively setting the bar for carmakers nationally. And for just as long, Republicans have resented the state’s outsize influence.

The House took three votes on different California policies. It approved a bill sponsored by Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-Big Bear Lake, to disapprove the state’s most recent nitrogen oxide (NOx) engine emission standards. Ten Democrats, none from California, voted with the Republicans.

From a surplus in January, the state budget has now fallen into deficit. Rather than blaming White House policy, Republicans are pointing to the cost of undocumented immigrants in the healthcare budget.