Majority Leadership in the U.S. Senate

The book offers an in-depth analysis of Senate majority leadership from 1913 to 2006, examining the roles and influences of key leaders like Lyndon Johnson and George Mitchell. It combines qualitative and quantitative data, including archival materials and roll call vote statistics, to reveal patterns in legislative behavior and partisanship. The study highlights how leaders, often ideological "middle-men," adapt their positions based on their party's strength while balancing commitments to their state, party, and the president, illustrating the complex dynamics of Senate leadership.