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House Democrats vote against proposed party reorganization
Democratic members of the House rejected the proposed plan to reorganize the party by a 105 to 60 vote. The measure, drawn by reform commissions, would create a national Democratic party with dues and expanded committees, but faced opposition over representation, control, and potential loss of influence in Congress. Rep. Frank Annunzio highlighted concerns about a quota system and increased national oversight. The plan’s fate hinges on a caucus vote and further study.
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John Beckler
Washington
House
Democratic Party
Democratic Party of the
United States
Frank Annunzio
Illinois
Kiep
Wayne Hays
Oho
Newsien
George McGovern
Hays
National Democratic Party
Democratic National Committee
Grass Rats
Annunzo
Chicago
Richard Daley
Democratic Organization
Ar Numa
Annunzio
Catrcus
James (. O'Hara
D-Mich
O'Hara