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 INTRODUCTION
Should members of congress vote based on;
Conscience, or
 Their will
Congress is expected to make right decisions
Voting in congress is full of interests
Therefore, integrity of congress is compromised
Thispresentation outlines the benefits of
conscience voting.
Italso outlines three factors influencing the voting
by members of congress.
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