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Personal Attributes and Latino Voting Behavior in Congress

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  • Michael S. Rocca
  • Gabriel R. Sanchez
  • Joseph Uscinski

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Objective. Researchers have long examined the nature of representation, paying particular attention to the dynamics of descriptive and substantive representation in racial and ethnic communities. The objective of this article is to determine the extent to which personal attributes influence the voting behavior of Latino members of Congress. Methods. We test the relationship between legislator's personal attributes and Poole and Rosenthal's DW‐NOMINATE scores for Latino members of the 101st–108th Congresses. Results. After controlling for institutional and electoral factors, results show that education, gender, nativity, and generation have significant effects on Latino legislators' voting behavior. Religion and national origin appear not to have an effect. Conclusions. This analysis shows that personal attributes predict Latino congressional voting even when controlling for district and institutional factors. As such, this study demonstrates that Latino legislators have in‐group differences and therefore should not be considered a monolithic group.

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  • Michael S. Rocca & Gabriel R. Sanchez & Joseph Uscinski, 2008. "Personal Attributes and Latino Voting Behavior in Congress," Social Science Quarterly, Southwestern Social Science Association, vol. 89(2), pages 392-405, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:socsci:v:89:y:2008:i:2:p:392-405
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-6237.2008.00538.x
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    1. Walter Clark Wilson, 2010. "Descriptive Representation and Latino Interest Bill Sponsorship in Congress," Social Science Quarterly, Southwestern Social Science Association, vol. 91(4), pages 1043-1062, December.
    2. Benjamin R. Knoll, 2009. "¿Amigo de la Raza? Reexamining Determinants of Latino Support in the U.S. Congress," Social Science Quarterly, Southwestern Social Science Association, vol. 90(1), pages 179-195, March.

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