sdgathman on Nostr: Usually, there is no formal agreement, but gifts are still effective: ...

Usually, there is no formal agreement, but gifts are still effective:

https://www.commondreams.org/news/2017/05/02/how-much-buy-congressional-vote-new-research-seeks-answer

Bottom line, in 2017 each $1000 in gifts swings odds of a vote in your favor by up to 24%