Still with what we now know about how congress operates, it's wise of you to consider that any move by a rep might have an alternate purpose. For example, we know that often times a rep. needs cover for certain actions so that constituency "thinks" they are actually trying to do the right thing, even though the action has little effect on outcome.
Two clear case of this is when a rep votes for passage to move a bill out of conference for a floor vote, and when floor vote takes place and there is more than enough votes to pass bill, the vulnerable rep are allowed to vote "no" as though to tell the voters they actually have a backbone.
The other method was demonstrated by none other than the Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, the blustering Ted Crews when with a long winded filibuster he protested against congressional member not having to abide by Obamacare rules. Not a chance in hell he would be successful, and if there was the chance, he would not have taken it. But hey, in the mind of the ignorant, he looked every bit like Davy Crockett standing at the Alamo.
Those who never try fail 100% of the time.
Still with what we now know about how congress operates, it's wise of you to consider that any move by a rep might have an alternate purpose. For example, we know that often times a rep. needs cover for certain actions so that constituency "thinks" they are actually trying to do the right thing, even though the action has little effect on outcome.
Two clear case of this is when a rep votes for passage to move a bill out of conference for a floor vote, and when floor vote takes place and there is more than enough votes to pass bill, the vulnerable rep are allowed to vote "no" as though to tell the voters they actually have a backbone.
The other method was demonstrated by none other than the Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, the blustering Ted Crews when with a long winded filibuster he protested against congressional member not having to abide by Obamacare rules. Not a chance in hell he would be successful, and if there was the chance, he would not have taken it. But hey, in the mind of the ignorant, he looked every bit like Davy Crockett standing at the Alamo.