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- The article discusses the correlation between Senate votes and the political parties of the Senators.
- It highlights how Senators tend to vote along party lines rather than based on individual beliefs or reasoning.
- The article examines the impact of this correlation on the effectiveness and functionality of the Senate.
- It also discusses potential solutions to reduce the influence of party politics on Senate votes.
- The tone of the article is analytical and critical, questioning the current state of bipartisan cooperation in the Senate.
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Has There Been A Change In Senate-presidential Vote Correlation?
The correlation between Senate and presidential votes has been increasing, with 2024 yielding four mismatches, but the average difference between the Senate vote and presidential vote has been decreasing, indicating that voters are becoming more partisan and polarized.
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