1. B-Call: Integrating Ideological Position and Political Cohesion in Legislative Voting Models
- Author
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Reutter, Juan, Toro, Sergio, Valenzuela, Lucas, Alcatruz, Daniel, and Valenzuela, Macarena
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Computer Science - Social and Information Networks ,Statistics - Applications - Abstract
This paper combines two significant areas of political science research: measuring individual ideological position and cohesion. Although both approaches help analyze legislative behaviors, no unified model currently integrates these dimensions. To fill this gap, the paper proposes a methodology called B-Call that combines ideological positioning with voting cohesion, treating votes as random variables. The model is empirically validated using roll-call data from the United States, Brazil, and Chile legislatures, which represent diverse legislative dynamics. The analysis aims to capture the complexities of voting and legislative behaviors, resulting in a two-dimensional indicator. This study addresses gaps in current legislative voting models, particularly in contexts with limited party control., Comment: 23 pages
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- 2025