A congressional representative promises a vote and delivers a rousing speech on the House floor supporting a particular legislative measure because the Speaker also supports the measure. The representative hopes that the Speaker will remember this enthusiastic support of a critical measure when the time comes for handing out prestigious committee assignments in the next legislative year. In this instance, the representative is acting in accordance with

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The congressional representative is acting in accordance with institutional ambitions, which refer to the desire to gain power, influence, or prestige within the political institution that one belongs to (in this case, the House of Representatives). By supporting a critical legislative measure that the Speaker also supports, the representative hopes to gain favor with the Speaker and increase their chances of being appointed to a prestigious committee in the future. This reflects a desire to advance one's institutional career, rather than personal or electoral interests, or altruistic motives.

A Congressional Representative Promises a Vote and Delivers a Rousing