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c o n t e n t s List of Illustrations ix Preface xiii Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Chapter 2 Gridlock and Policy Stability 19 Chapter 3 Pivotal Interval Movement 35 Chapter 4 Empirical Test 61 Chapter 5 Veto Players 81 Chapter 6 Pre-Floor Agenda Block 95 Chapter 7 Conclusion 119 Notes 129 References 135 Index 143 vii ...

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