Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Preface ix
4. Acknowledgments xi
5. 1. Parties in the House of Representatives 1
6. 2. Reform and Its Consequences: A Closer Look 17
7. 3. The Democratic Caucus: Membership Change and Organizational Developments 40
8. 4. The Democratic Leadership: Party Agents and Agenda Management 82
9. 5. Republican Reactions, Presidential Agendas, and Legislative Consequences 120
10. 6. Conclusions and Future Prospects 162
11. Notes 193
12. References 213
13. Index 225