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A once-powerful voting bloc loses some of its punch.
- Source :
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Congressional Quarterly Weekly Report . 12/22/90, Vol. 48 Issue 51, p4192. 4p. 14 Black and White Photographs, 3 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 1990
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Abstract
- Examines the conservative coalition--a bloc consisting of a majority of Republicans and a majority of Southern Democrats voting against a majority of Northern Democrats--as once an influential political force in Congress that now appears barely alive under President George Bush. Appearance rate; Successful when it does appear; Defeated only once on 12 votes dealing with major crime bill; Civil rights bill; Loyal supporters; Declining clout; Party unity; More.
- Subjects :
- *CONSERVATISM
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00105910
- Volume :
- 48
- Issue :
- 51
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Congressional Quarterly Weekly Report
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 9012312410