Congressional procedures and the policy process
By: Walter J. Oleszek, Mark J. Oleszek, Elizabeth Rybicki, Bill Heniff Jr
Contributors: Oleszek, Mark J., author; Rybicki, Elizabeth, author; Heniff, Bill, author
Edition: Tenth edition.
Publisher: CQ Press
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 480
ISBN-13: 9781506304304; 9781506304298
Subjects: United States; United States. Congress; Legislation; Parliamentary practice; Rules and practice
Description: Olezek 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 450-455) and index.