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The Congress

The Real Reason Members Vote For or Against Legislation

David McCullough talks about the real reason members vote for or against legislation.

Aired 01/06/2012 | Rating NR

FromKen Burns

The Congress

The Real Reason Members Vote For or Against Legislation

Clip: Episode 1 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions

David McCullough talks about the real reason members vote for or against legislation.

David McCullough talks about the real reason members vote for or against legislation.

Aired 01/06/2012 | Rating NR

FromKen Burns

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