Scott Meinke is professor of Political Science at Bucknell University and chair of the Department of Political Science. He received his Ph.D. in American Politics from The Ohio State University. His research focuses on American political institutions, with an emphasis on the U.S. Congress.
During most of the modern polarized era, the outlines of the House lawmaking process have remained the same. For major legislation, the Rules Committee issues a special rule that… Read More