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The major reason lawmakers vote along party lines is that they what?
The have similar beliefs about public policy.
What was the senate vote when Obamacare passed?
The vote was 60-39-1, strictly along party lines (ie 60 Democrats, 39 Republicans). The "1" was Senator Jim Bunning (R-KY) who was absent for family reasons and did not vote.
How would a party loyalist vote?
I presume you mean someone who is excessively loyal to his a party. Such a person would obviously vote for all his parties candidates and positions, that is vote a straight-party ticket.
When party loyalists select candidates of their party they vote a?
Straight-party ticket
Voting for all candidates of one party is called what?
Either split ticket vote, straight ticket vote , democratic vote, republican vote correct answer...straight party ballot/vote
What is the major reason lawmakers vote along party lines?
A. are influenced by PACs
The major reason lawmakers vote along party lines is that they what?
The have similar beliefs about public policy.
What percent of American voters vote strictly along party lines IE for a party rather than a candidate?
37% vote along party lines
What does Joe Biden feel about healthcare?
He will vote along party lines.
What interest group influence lawmakers to vote in favor of their programs?
Political action committees influence lawmakers to vote in favor of their programs.
What are the different perspectives lawmakers may have for casting their vote?
They may either go with their party or wait and see who they think is fit for government
What is meant for the term swing voter?
A swing voter is some one undecided, who may vote either way, and not always along party lines.
What special-interest groups influence lawmakers to vote in favor of their programs?
Political action committees influence lawmakers to vote in favor of their programs.
Which kind of vote in congress tells constituents how their lawmakers vote?
Roll-Call Vote
Third parties have a difficult time getting candidates elected to major offices because?
Third parties have a tough time getting candidates elected because many people vote along party lines. Voting along party lines means that democrats and republicans get most of the votes.
Did John mccain vote against republican party lines?
no he did not
What was the senate vote when Obamacare passed?
The vote was 60-39-1, strictly along party lines (ie 60 Democrats, 39 Republicans). The "1" was Senator Jim Bunning (R-KY) who was absent for family reasons and did not vote.
