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Political action committees influence lawmakers to vote in favor of their programs.
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Any citizen of the United States has the power and right to influence the votes of the United States legislature, but this is usually only practiced by active citizens, or professional petitioners known as lobbyists.
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There are many who try to do so, but a person who does it full time is known as a "lobbyist."
Lobbying is the act of trying to influence the votes of legislatures. In 2013, there were 12,281 registered lobbyists in the U. S.
The Illinois state Legislature allows members to vote "present" rather than "yes" or "no." The Times reported in December that "present" votes provide a way for lawmakers to voice opposition to an issue. Such votes can also help them avoid the political fall-out of voting "no"