Voting
Party Unity
Definition
A measure of how often a member votes with most of their own party. CIV.IQ shows this score on representative profiles.
Related Terms
Party-Line Vote
A vote in which most or all members vote according to their party affiliation.
BipartisanInvolving cooperation between both major political parties. A bipartisan bill has significant support from both Democrats and Republicans.
PartyA political party. It is a group that organizes candidates and voters around shared goals. Democrats and Republicans are the two major U.S. parties.
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Common Questions
- What does "Party Unity" mean?
- A measure of how often a member votes with most of their own party. CIV.IQ shows this score on representative profiles.
- What terms are related to party unity?
- Related terms include: Party-Line Vote, Bipartisan, Party. Understanding these related concepts helps provide context for party unity.