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The floor in Congressional life

Taylor, Andrew J., 1966-

The floor in Congressional life [electronic resource] / Andrew J. Taylor. - Ann Arbor : University of Michigan Press, 2012. - 1 online resource (288 p.) - Legislative politics & policy making . - UPCC book collections on Project MUSE. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: the House and Senate floors -- The floor and the legislative process: theoretical underpinnings -- Developing procedural character: a quantitative analytical history of House and Senate floor power and rights -- The restrictive House and natural Senate: the story of two floors -- The quality of floor proceedings I: concepts, measures, and data -- The quality of floor proceedings II: analysis -- Conclusion: a future for the floor.

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United States. Congress --Rules and practice.


Parliamentary practice--United States.
Legislation--United States.


Electronic books.

KF4937 / .T39 2012

328.73/05