Delegates opposing Trump demanded a roll call vote to approve convention rules. Some delegates left the convention floor after the convention's presiding officer shut down the opponents by saying the rules had been approved by a voice vote. Dissident delegates had earlier collected enough signatures on petitions to force a roll-call vote, but Trump supporters persuaded some delegates to remove their names.
Several hundred Donald Trump supporters and opponents held rallies about half a kilometre apart. There were no reports of any major clashes between pro- and anti-Trump forces. There was at least one dust-up involving right-wing religious demonstrators who got into a shouting match with some of the anti-Trump protesters. A few Trump backers openly carried guns as allowed under Ohio law.
In an unusual move, Trump is scheduled to appear Monday night to introduce his wife, Melania, who has been largely absent from the campaign trail. Traditionally the candidate doesn't appear until the last night of the convention. The night's theme is making America safer. Speakers include senators Joni Ernst Jeff Sessions. Entertainers taking the stage include actor Scott Baio and Willie Robertson, star of Duck Dynasty.
Around 50,000 GOP delegates, alternates, lawmakers and guests, along with close to 15,000 journalists from around the world
Some prominent establishment Republicans, including many up for re-election this year, are skipping out of apparent concern that being associated with Trump may hurt their own standing with voters. Among them are John McCain and Mitt Romney, the party's most recent presidential nominee, as well as its two most recent presidents, George W. Bush and George H.W. Bush.
The party has reaffirmed opposition to gay marriage and bathroom choice for transgender people, pleasing Christian conservatives. And there's new language condemning same-sex parenting.
The rest of the week
- The roll call vote on the nomination is expected on Tuesday
- The focus shifts on Tuesday to jobs. Trump children Tiffany and Donald Jr plan to speak, as does House Speaker Paul Ryan and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, who Trump passed over to be his running mate.
- Vice presidential pick Mike Pence is to speak on Wednesday, headlining the session that focuses on how "Make America First Again".
- Daughter Ivanka Trump will introduce her father on Thursday, the convention's final day, for his acceptance speech.
