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The lawyers in Congress, no less than their lay colleagues—and often more so—have been quick to respond to the pressure of majority sentiment, even when popular opinion has come down on the side of legislation with harm­ful long‐term consequences.
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Lawyers in Congress are quick to respond to pressure of majority sentiment.
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News Article
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{
    "topic": "Lawyers in Congress and majority sentiment"
}
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Politics Law
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February 15, 2026 at 5:06 PM (7 months ago)
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February 15, 2026 at 5:06 PM (7 months ago)

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Are There Too Many Lawyers in Congress?
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https://www.nytimes.com/1964/01/05/are-there-too-many-lawyers-in-congress.html

This 1964 article by Andrew Hacker examines the overrepresentation of lawyers in the US Congress. It explores the implications of this dominance, questioning whether it serves the nation's best interests and impacts the legislative process.

US Congress Lawyers Politics Legislative Process Political Representation 1960s

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