The Floor in Congressional Life

by Andrew J. Taylor

Book Overview

The House and the Senate floors are the only legislative forums where all members of the U.S. Congress participate and each has a vote. Andrew J. Taylor explores why floor power and floor rights in the House are more restricted than in the Senate and how these restrictions affect the legislative process. After tracing the historical development of floor rules, Taylor assesses how well they facilitate a democratic legislative process--that is, how...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0472118099
• ISBN13: 9780472118090
• Release Date: February 2012
• Publisher: University of Michigan Press
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.1"