Congress Archives

Most Republicans ignored constituents’ opinions on marriage equality

Andrew R. Flores - August 15, 2022

In roughly 90 percent of U.S. congressional districts, a majority support marriage rights for same-sex couples, my research finds. So why didn’t more Republicans vote in favor?

A third party could be successful. But probably not this one.

Seth Masket - August 3, 2022

To win voters, a party has to stand for something. But what would the Forward Party do in office?

Twitter amplifies conservative politicians. Is it because users mock them?

Megan A. Brown, Joshua Tucker, and Jonathan Nagler - October 26, 2021

Our research suggests conservative politicians are ‘ratioed’ more often. That may explain why they’re in your timeline.

Republican voters are deeply divided over Trump. So why do most Republican lawmakers still support him?

Rory Truex and Kevin Arceneaux - February 16, 2021

We looked at which GOP primary voters are most likely to vote based on support for his false election claims

As you watch the Democratic debates, remember that how politicians speak is as important as what they say

Matthew Hayes, Diana O'Brien, and Bryce J. Dietrich - June 25, 2019

When they talk more intensely about an issue, they’re more committed to working on it

If you’ve lost hope in American democracy, here’s some good news

Kevin Esterling and David Lazer - September 14, 2018

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Will Mike Pence be the most powerful vice president ever? Not so fast.

Joel Goldstein - December 9, 2016

Gov. Mike Pence has been very active since the election

This is what will make it harder for Congress to pass a budget this fall

Russell Mills, Nicole Kalaf-Hughes, and Jason MacDonald - August 18, 2015

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Politicians and citizens talking without shouting? It can happen.

- March 16, 2015

[caption id="attachment_22734" align="aligncenter" width="650"] Dan Thompson of Canton, Mich., yells

The Senate failed to override Obama’s veto of the Keystone Pipeline. Here’s why.

Patrick Hickey - March 5, 2015

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