Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Acknowledgments vii
4. Introduction ix
5. ONE. Member Actions in the Public Sphere 1
6. TWO. Canvassing for Actions Through American History 29
7. THREE. A Basic Profile of Member Roles 71
8. FOUR. The House, the Senate, and the Presidency 129
9. FIVE. Action Patterns in Capitol Hill Careers 168
10. SIX. The Stability of American Institutions 216
11. Index 247