Social, Political, and Economic Inequality
Protest in Congress
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There is a rich tradition of legislators protesting within Congress. Despite the prevalence of this behavior, protests by legislators remain understudied. Political scientists LaGina Gause and Jennifer Garcia will examine which legislators protest, their motivations for protesting, and the political consequences of protesting. They will analyze data from the Legislator Misconduct Database, newspaper coverage of legislator protests, and statements in the Congressional Record for their study.
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