The Prevalence of Party Defection in Senate Confirmations of Executive Nominees

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Brief Overview

Based on novel data on executive nominations, we examine the extent of party deviation in confirmation votes in the US Senate, and the factors that contribute to more senators deviating from their party’s position.

Authors

• Kris Miler, University of Maryland-College Park

• Ryan Bookstein, University of Maryland