Sharing the Wealth: Member Contributions and the Exchange Theory of Party Influence in the U.S. House of Representatives

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Summary

Documents the ever-larger sums donated by incumbent members of Congress to their parties and other candidates, and discusses the consequences.

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List of Illustrations	p. ix
Preface	p. xi
Introduction	p. 1
Candidates as Contributors?	p. 7
The Exchange Theory of Party Influence	p. 25
Leadership Investment in Legislative Loyalty in the U.S. House	p. 37
Member Contributions and the Politics of House Committee Chair Selection	p. 51
Member Contributions and Control of the House Appropriations Committee	p. 77
Member Contributions and the Politics of Party Leadership Selection	p. 87
Conclusion	p. 97
Notes	p. 103
References	p. 109
Index	p. 119
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