In the 1970s, roll-call votes
A. generally demonstrated an increase in party loyalty.
B. were generally not used to record each member's vote.
C. generally did not pit most Republicans against most Democrats.
D. were less common than voice votes.
E. generally demonstrated the power of incumbents.
Answer: C
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