Parties and leaders in the postreform house:
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Main Author: Rohde, David W. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Chicago University of Chicago Press ©1991
Series:American politics and political economy
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Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-224) and index
Preface; Acknowledgments; 1 Parties in the House of Representatives; 2 Reform and Its Consequences: A Closer Look; 3 The Democratic Caucus: Membership Change and Organizational Developments; 4 The Democratic Leadership: Party Agents and Agenda Management; 5 Republican Reactions, Presidential Agendas, and Legislative Consequences; 6 Conclusions and Future Prospects; Notes; References; Index
Since the Second World War, congressional parties have been characterized as declining in strength and influence. Research has generally attributed this decline to policy conflicts within parties, to growing electoral independence of members, and to the impact of the congressional reforms of the 1970s. Yet the 1980s witnessed a strong resurgence of parties and party leadership--especially in the House of Representatives. Offering a concise and compelling explanation of the causes of this resurgence, David W. Rohde argues that a realignment of electoral forces led to a reduction of sectional div
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (xii, 232 pages)
ISBN:0226724050
0226724069
9780226724058
9780226724065

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