In:
Social Science Quarterly, Wiley, Vol. 82, No. 3 ( 2001-09), p. 569-582
Abstract:
Objective . This paper describes and explains the presence of variousstrategies used by party leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives to increase cohesion among members of the majority party. Methods . Logistic regression analysis is performed on assignments to the most prestigious committees from the 95th through the 104th Congresses. Results . Leaders are likely to reward loyal members, to favor no ideological wing of the majority party, and to protect—on occasion—the vulnerable members of the caucus. Conclusions . The implementation of these strategies varies according to short‐term changes in the institutional context of the majority party.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0038-4941
,
1540-6237
DOI:
10.1111/ssqu.2001.82.issue-3
DOI:
10.1111/0038-4941.00043
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2001
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2130790-8
SSG:
3,4
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