Congressional Procedures and the Policy ProcessCongressional Quarterly Press, 1978 - 256 pages |
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... legislative process , time is a critical factor as members maneuver to enact or defeat legislation . In chapter 1 , an overall view of the congressional process has been presented . In chapter 2 , the focus shifts to the orga ...
... legislative process , time is a critical factor as members maneuver to enact or defeat legislation . In chapter 1 , an overall view of the congressional process has been presented . In chapter 2 , the focus shifts to the orga ...
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... LEGISLATION BLOCKED IN COMMITTEE What happens when a standing committee refuses to re- port a bill that many members support , or the Rules Com- mittee does not grant a rule ? Several procedures are avail- able to bring unreported ...
... LEGISLATION BLOCKED IN COMMITTEE What happens when a standing committee refuses to re- port a bill that many members support , or the Rules Com- mittee does not grant a rule ? Several procedures are avail- able to bring unreported ...
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... legislation - 153 , 159 , 164 , 165 , 176 Recess or adjournment ยท 154 Referral of bills . See Legislation . Reforms of 1970s - 64 , 65 Rules , reliance on 24 , 25 Scheduling Legislation Leadership - 32 Major bills 137-147 - Minor ...
... legislation - 153 , 159 , 164 , 165 , 176 Recess or adjournment ยท 154 Referral of bills . See Legislation . Reforms of 1970s - 64 , 65 Rules , reliance on 24 , 25 Scheduling Legislation Leadership - 32 Major bills 137-147 - Minor ...
Contents
Congress and Lawmaking | 1 |
The Congressional Environment | 23 |
Preliminary Action in the House and Senate | 49 |
Copyright | |
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