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This paper shows a variety of evidence that members of Congress are ideologically consistent. Based upon the roll call voting record, once elected to Congress, members adopt a consistent ideological position and maintain it over time. There may be changing minds, but they are not in Congress.
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Poole, K.T. Changing minds? Not in Congress!. Public Choice 131, 435–451 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11127-006-9124-y
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