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Influence on V= oting

Thu= rsday, March 12, 2009

11:= 49 AM

What influence= s a congress person to vote one way or another.

Constituents

They hear a lot from their constituents

Except foreign policy (except unpopular war)

Hear a lot about economy

If you constituency wants you to vote one way, but you feel another way

Arlen Spectar voted for the stimulus bill even though most repubs opposed it

Party Membersh= ip

Most members vote with party 75% of the time

Going against party bolting

Doubly hard to break if you go against Congress party and president

Personal Views=

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Influence on V= oting

Thu= rsday, March 12, 2009

11:= 49 AM

What influence= s a congress person to vote one way or another.

Constituents

They hear a lot from their constituents

Except foreign policy (except unpopular war)

Hear a lot about economy

If you constituency wants you to vote one way, but you feel another way

Arlen Spectar voted for the stimulus bill even though most repubs opposed it

Party Membersh= ip

Most members vote with party 75% of the time

Going against party bolting

Doubly hard to break if you go against Congress party and president

Personal Views=