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| Title: | Hispanics and Environmental Voting in the US Congress |
| Authors: | Ard, Kerry |
| Issue Date: | 1-Apr-2006 |
| Abstract: | Abstract
Prior studies have found that African American members of Congress are more likely to
vote pro-environmentally than their white colleagues, but so far little is known about
the voting behavior of other nonwhite members. We examine trends in the environmental
voting behavior of Hispanic members and examine how they compare to those of African
American and white members. We test hypotheses about the likely causes of the disparities
in voting patterns. Specifically, we examine the effect of both member characteristics
and constituency characteristics on voting behavior. Results show that Hispanics are more
likely to vote pro-environmentally than whites but less likely than African Americans.
Results also suggest that much of the difference with white members can be attributed to
Hispanic members more liberal ideological leanings. As one of the fastest growing
minority populations in the U.S., Hispanics have the potential to have a lasting impact
on Congress and environmental policy.
Keywords: Hispanics, race, environmental voting, U.S. Congress |
| Appears in Collections: | Dissertations and Theses (Ph.D. and Master's)
Natural Resources and Environment, School of (SNRE)
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