Determinants of Political Polarization and Consensus in the U.S. Congress: An Analysis of Policy Issues and Institutional Factors (1991-2020)

• In Event: Collaboration in Legislatures

Brief Overview

This study investigates the reciprocal relationship between congressional consensus and political polarization in the U.S. Congress. It utilizes Jordan Tama's congressional vote dataset to examine Democrats and Republicans votes on critical issues.

Authors

• Binda Godlove Aka, Adelphi University

• Michael K Dzordzormenyoh, Kent State University