Factors that affect voting behaviour within Congress (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Most significant factor influencing Congressional voting
Most significant factor influencing Congressional voting
Constituents' opinions
Number of House Democrats who voted against Trump's impeachment
Number of House Democrats who voted against Trump's impeachment
Two
Senator who often votes with Republicans (West Virginia)
Senator who often votes with Republicans (West Virginia)
Joe Manchin
District where AOC defeated Jim Crowley
District where AOC defeated Jim Crowley
New York's 14th district
Most conservative faction within Republican Party
Most conservative faction within Republican Party
House Freedom Caucus
Year Kevin McCarthy removed as Speaker
Year Kevin McCarthy removed as Speaker
2023
Act pushed by Congressional Black Caucus in 2021
Act pushed by Congressional Black Caucus in 2021
George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
How many Democrats supported Trump's Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (2017)?
How many Democrats supported Trump's Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (2017)?
No Democrats supported it
How many Republicans voted for Biden's Inflation Reduction Act (2022)?
How many Republicans voted for Biden's Inflation Reduction Act (2022)?
No Republicans voted for it
Amount lobbyists spent in 2022
Amount lobbyists spent in 2022
$3.78 billion
Percentage of Congress members who are women
Percentage of Congress members who are women
28%
Percentage of Congress members who are non-white
Percentage of Congress members who are non-white
A quarter (25%)
Percentage of US population that is non-white
Percentage of US population that is non-white
41%
Average age of Congress members
Average age of Congress members
58
Method members use to engage with constituents
Method members use to engage with constituents
Town halls