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A once-powerful voting bloc loses some of its punch.

Authors :
Dumas, K.
Source :
Congressional Quarterly Weekly Report. 12/22/90, Vol. 48 Issue 51, p4192. 4p. 14 Black and White Photographs, 3 Charts.
Publication Year :
1990

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

Subjects :
*CONSERVATISM

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00105910
Volume :
48
Issue :
51
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Congressional Quarterly Weekly Report
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
9012312410