In brief, there is disagreement among historical analysts as to the exact time period when the minority leadership emerged officially as a party position. Nonetheless, it seems safe to conclude that the position emerged during the latter part of the 19th century, a period of strong party organization and professional politicians. This era was "marked by strong partisan attachments, resilient patronage-based party organizations, and...high levels of party voting in Congress." Plainly, these were conditions conducive to the establishment of a more highly differentiated House leadership structure. COUNT 3
QSN1 Is there a consensus about the time that minority leadership officially emerged as a position? ANS1 there is disagreement among historical analysts QSN2 What party characteristics emerged in the house in late 19th century? ANS2 strong party organization and professional politicians QSN3 What were these conditions effective for in the house? ANS3 establishment of a more highly differentiated House leadership structure.