1790's
The Member's vote may not represent all oof the people he or she serves. - nova net
The Member's vote may not represent all oof the people he or she serves. - nova net
The Member's vote may not represent all oof the people he or she serves. - nova net
The Member's vote may not represent all oof the people he or she serves. - nova net
bi-partisan
Party Identification
the voting right
435
Members of Congress often vote as partisans due to a combination of factors, including party loyalty, ideological alignment, and the influence of party leadership. Partisan voting can help maintain party unity and advance a cohesive legislative agenda, reflecting the interests of their constituents who typically align with a particular party. Additionally, the pressures of re-election and campaign financing can further incentivize members to adhere to party lines. This behavior reinforces the partisan divide in Congress and can impact bipartisan cooperation.
The District of Columbia is the only city in the United States that does not have a voting representative in Congress. Other territories of the United States that has non-voting representatives in Congress include Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands.
President Johnson delivered a speech to Congress in 1965 to demand passage of the Voting Rights Act.
To give equal voting rights to women. Congress did not enact that amendment or any other. The STATES amended the Constitution to allow female voting.