How Congress Works

Researchers, students, and interested citizens will find How Congress Works a reliable source to help them understand the way our Congress operates today, placing events in the context of a working understanding of current congressional procedures and rules.This edition features contrasts of the new GOP era with the 40 prior years of Democratic control and what this means for Congress as an institution.A detailed index makes finding specific facts easy and fast, and charts and tables provide a complete overview of congressional procedure and offer historical examples of congressional action.