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Dole's rise as Senate majority leader edges toward Reagan loyalist
In 1985 Bob Dole backed President Reagan 92 percent of roll calls, up from 90 in 1984, while Nancy Kassebaum supported 79 percent, as Congressional Quarterly notes a partisan year. The analysis shows growing White House loyalty concerns on Capitol Hill with a Republican Senate and Democratic House, as Dole often leads GOP votes.
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