Bibliograph

Congressional procedures and the policy process, Walter J. Oleszek

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Congressional procedures and the policy process, Walter J. Oleszek

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 456-461) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Congressional procedures and the policy process

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Walter J. Oleszek

Summary

"As a governing body, Congress continually adapts in process and practice. This procedural context governs every aspect of the House and Senate, and affects lawmakers as they do their committee work, expedite or delay legislation, and pass or defeat a bill. Walter J. Oleszek's definitive work examines how the majority and minority parties use procedural devices to achieve their political goals, and offers an assessment of the role of conference committees in reconciling bicameral differences. Not shying away from the complexity of the topic, Oleszek ensures that the machinations of Congress are understandable through an array of interesting examples, cases, and anecdotes that he is well positioned to witness and experience firsthand"--Unedited summary from book cover

Table Of Contents

Congress and lawmaking -- The Congressional budget process -- Preliminary legislative action -- Scheduling legislation in the House -- House floor procedure -- Scheduling legislation in the Senate -- Senate floor procedure -- Resolving House-Senate differences -- Legislative oversight -- A dynamic process

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