October Legislative Branch Capacity Working Group on Regular Order
Channel: R Street Institute
Date: 2017-10-23

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Find us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/r-street-institute/ In this Legislative Branch Capacity Working Group Session,  Peter Hanson and James Wallner examine and interpret calls for “regular order” in the appropriations process from members of Congress. What does “regular order” mean to members, and why has Congress abandoned it? What can be learned from the House practice of allowing open rules on appropriations bills about the impact of regular order on debate?