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minus-squareHorsey@lemmy.worldcakelinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·2 months agoCan one not vote across party lines? Why would they have to change parties?
minus-squareRudeOnTuesdays@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up3·2 months agoThey can vote how they want, but I believe most parties use the whip extensively. So they could be kicked from the party/lose party funding. Crossing the floor secured them money from the new party.
Can one not vote across party lines? Why would they have to change parties?
They can vote how they want, but I believe most parties use the whip extensively. So they could be kicked from the party/lose party funding. Crossing the floor secured them money from the new party.