Patterns of Legislative Politics

Focusing on legislative politics in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay, the book utilizes roll call data to analyze voting patterns among parties, factions, and alliances in the Southern Cone. It offers a comparative perspective with the United States, highlighting that U.S. parties have shown greater unity but less adaptability in recent years. Through this detailed examination, Scott Morgenstern extends existing research on party dynamics and legislative behavior in Latin America, providing valuable insights into regional political patterns.