Congressional voting behavior refers to how members of Congress cast their votes on legislative matters. It encompasses factors such as party loyalty, constituents' interests, personal ideology, lobbying pressure, and public opinion.
Related terms
Party Unity Score: A measurement indicating how often members of a political party vote together on legislation.
Whip System: A system used by party leaders in Congress to ensure party discipline and unity among its members during voting.
Rolling: An informal practice where legislators trade support for each other's bills or policies in order to gain mutual benefits.