First published 1999
Political scientist Thomas Mann examines the inner workings of Congress through comprehensive statistical analysis. The book presents detailed data on legislative behavior, election outcomes, and institutional changes affecting both the House and Senate during the late 1990s. Mann tracks voting patterns, committee structures, and demographic shifts among members of Congress. He explores how campaign finance, redistricting, and partisan polarization shape legislative outcomes. The analysis covers everything from roll call votes to member backgrounds, offering readers a data-driven portrait of American democracy in action. This examination reveals the quantitative foundations underlying Congressional decision-making and political representation.
Genres: political-science, non-fiction, academic, american-history
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: investigative-journalism
Period: 1990s
279 pages · Paperback · UNKNO