Too damn many Republicans. (Virginia's power sharing policy in the General Assembly)

Virginia is the only state which has adopted the power-sharing policy in the two chambers of its Legislature. With an equal number of representatives, 50 Democrats and 49 Republicans plus an independent, it seems that the power sharing transition is peacefully being attained in the state. It seems s...

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Published in:State legislatures 1998-07, Vol.24 (7), p.42
Main Author: Schapiro, Jeff E
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
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Political activity
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State government
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Summary:Virginia is the only state which has adopted the power-sharing policy in the two chambers of its Legislature. With an equal number of representatives, 50 Democrats and 49 Republicans plus an independent, it seems that the power sharing transition is peacefully being attained in the state. It seems so in the Senate which has adopted power sharing until 2000. However, in the House, legislators have decided on co-chairmanships of all committees which has slowed down the legislative process.
ISSN:0147-6041