Senate minority leader Republican Robert Ortt and other GOP senators at the State Capitol Tuesday. Photo: Karen Dewitt Jan 06, 2021 — Republicans in New York’s State Senate may have a smaller minority this year than years past — less than a third of the chamber — but they’re not planning to stay quiet, Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt told reporters in Albany Tuesday. Ortt said Republicans, while smaller in numbers, will redouble their strategy this year as a voice of opposition against Democrats while seeking areas to work together with the majority. “We have a smaller number, but based on experience and talent, they’re going to need all 43 of their members to match the 20 that I have,” Ortt said. “And I intend to show that.”