Texas Republicans in the 1950s and 1960s fit that pattern well.
govtrack.us/congress/votes…
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But John Tower was still there as the lone Texas Republican left in Congress.
He voted no.
govtrack.us/congress/votes…
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This time, though, John Tower didn't vote against it!
Instead, he bravely decided not to vote at all.
govtrack.us/congress/votes…
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Anyone telling you it's just one party or the other is either ignorant of US history, or hoping you are.
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