More heat than light: New Conservative amending activity in the U.S. House
For almost a decade, House Republicans from the Tea Party, Liberty, and Freedom Caucuses—to whom we give the collective label “New Conservatives”—have repeatedly and publicly clashed with House Republican… Read More
Congressman highlights broken system of committee chairmanship selection
Upon being asked what he would change about the House as an institution during Thursday’s American Institutions Network Congressional Exit Interview, retiring Congressman John Duncan, Jr. (R-Tenn.) responded: “I didn’t like and… Read More
Removing House members from standing committees
(Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in Legislative Procedure on August 14, 2018.) Representative Chris Collins, R-N.Y., was recently arrested for insider trading. Immediately after his… Read More
Diversity and consensus in Senate committees
By Jason Mycoff In an era of party polarization and congressional infighting, many wonder if Congress can get anything done. My research focuses on how diverse perspectives… Read More
Committee Sheet: Senate Committee on Appropriations
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Despite appearances – or perhaps because of them – Congress is not as dysfunctional as some believe
Image source: VOA By John Ray Since the publication of the historic Congress: The Broken Branch, observers of life on the Hill have lamented the decline of Congress as… Read More
Committee Sheet: Senate Committee on the Judiciary
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Committee Sheet: Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
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