Why would members work hard for their party even when they may disagree with some policy stances?
What will be an ideal response?
The party in power matters for legislative outcomes; a member knows that if her party holds the majority, she will have a better chance of achieving her personal legislative goals. Her party will control agenda-setting and committee leadership. Members also know that popular views of parties will affect their own legislative success; if the Republican Party is viewed as very popular and successful, this will increase Republican members’ reelection chances (and vice versa).
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