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California lawmakers rarely defy party lines, analysis finds

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Republican Sen. Abel Maldonado of Santa Maria voted against his party 237 times this year. In exchange for election reform measures, he voted with Democrats on a February budget that included tax hikes. Full Article at Sacramento Bee

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