Since the mid-1970s, it has been possible to have a committee chair that is not the most senior member of the majority party, as the seniority system was reformed to allow for other factors, such as merit or willingness to serve.

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Since the Mid-1970s

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Since the mid-1970s,

A) committee chairs have always gone to the oldest member on a committee.
B) committee chairs have always gone to the most senior member on a committee.
C) committee chairs have always gone to the most senior member of the majority party on a committee.
D) it has been possible to have a committee chair that is not the most senior member of the majority party.
E) none of the above

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