A Guide to Congressional Hearings
A Guide to Congressional Hearings

Author: Richard C. Sachs

Publisher: Nova Publishers

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 9781590337035

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Congressional hearings are the principal formal method by which committees collect and analyse information in the early stages of policy making. Whether legislative, oversight, investigative, or a combination of these, all hearings share common elements of preparation and conduct. This book provides a guide to conducting Congressional hearings. It covers formal procedures and rules, and common committee practices. It discusses hearings preparation, such as scheduling, invitations to witnesses, and publicity and media considerations; and procedural elements, such as quorums for taking testimony, oaths and questioning witnesses. Contents: Preface; Hearings in the House of Representatives: A Guide for Preparation and Procedure; Hearings in the US Senate: A Guide for Preparation and Procedure; Index.

Senate of the United States
Senate of the United States

Author: Jason B. Cattler

Publisher: Nova Publishers

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 418

ISBN-13: 9781604564174

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The structure of the American Senate, its longer term than the 2 years of Representatives and its history have resulted in a very powerful political structure. This book focuses on the committees, rules and procedures established for managing this august body.

The Death of Deliberation
The Death of Deliberation

Author: James I. Wallner

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2019-11-08

Total Pages: 249

ISBN-13: 1498589332

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The first edition of The Death of Deliberation revealed how the Senate legislates in a contentious environment. Yet it has been unable to legislate in recent years. Since 2013, the Senate has become more dysfunctional and gridlock has increased. The 115th Congress was one of the least productive two-year stretches in the Senate’s history. This second edition of The Death of Deliberation accounts for this dramatic turn of events.

Background Materials
Background Materials

Author: United States. Congress. Joint Committee on the Organization of Congress

Publisher:

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 1700

ISBN-13:

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Legislative Leviathan
Legislative Leviathan

Author: Gary W. Cox

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2007-03-05

Total Pages: 327

ISBN-13: 1139464698

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The second edition of Legislative Leviathan provides an incisive new look at the inner workings of the House of Representatives in the post-World War II era. Re-evaluating the role of parties and committees, Gary W. Cox and Mathew D. McCubbins view parties in the House - especially majority parties - as a species of 'legislative cartel'. These cartels seize the power, theoretically resident in the House, to make rules governing the structure and process of legislation. Most of the cartel's efforts are focused on securing control of the legislative agenda for its members. The first edition of this book had significant influence on the study of American politics and is essential reading for students of Congress, the presidency, and the political party system.