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Is Paul Ryan delivering on his promise for regular order?
When Paul Ryan accepted the nomination for the speakership he promised his colleagues that he’d deliver a more regular process. He promised more inclusion in developing strategy, more opportunities for… Read More
R.I.P. FY2017 Budget
The prospects of a congressional budget resolution are nearing zero. For weeks members in the House and Senate searched for a path forward. As of today, each institution is trail-blazing… Read More
Simulating the Senate Vote to Confirm Merrick Garland
On Wednesday, President Obama appointed Merrick Garland to replace Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (KY) and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (IA) have… Read More
New Budget Drama and Procedural Inventiveness. Got to love the House.
The optimism following the 2-year budget deal struck last October is officially over. Many House majority members who were unhappy with the deal remain unhappy. Over the past month… Read More
Senate SCOTUS politics in 2016
The passing of Justice Antonin Scalia this past weekend throws a new wrinkle into Senate politics. As if things were difficult enough for Majority Leader McConnell, he now has to… Read More
Quantifying the Value of Nikki Haley’s Endorsement
It was leaked this afternoon that South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley will endorse U.S. Senator Marco Rubio. Questions about Haley’s endorsement have persisted for months. Until today, the only… Read More
How long will the “open process” last?
During the Republican retreat two weeks ago Speaker Ryan doubled down on his commitment open the process in the House. The original pledge was offered to satisfy conservative members’… Read More
Is Nikki Haley a Strong Vice Presidential Candidate? Evidence from Research on the “Veepstakes”
After seven years in office, last night President Obama gave his final State of the Union address. Immediately following Obama’s speech, South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley delivered the GOP’s primetime… Read More
What’s on Tap in Congress in 2016?
This was originally published at the Government Affairs Institute at Georgetown University. The 114th Congress was a whirlwind of activity compared to its predecessors. Accomplishments like trade promotion authority, a… Read More
Regular order: Republicans’ risky venture into open debate
Members in the House are calling for regular order. If you have no idea what “regular order” means, don’t worry. You’re not alone. In fact, you’re probably in the company… Read More