Videos

The Center for American Progress held a discussion on the use of the filibuster rule and its effect on modern U.S. Senate procedures. Senator Tom Udall talked about the history of the filibu…

The House Rules Committee held a hearing on lobbying reform, focusing on accountability and transparency in lobbying. Witnesses testified about a number of topics including records filing re…

A bipartisan panel of former members of Congress gave advice for the leaders of the 110th Congress on working with the executive branch to set and follow a successful legislative agenda. Jam…

Mr. Thurber moderated a discussion on the results of primary elections and the potential outcomes of the midterm elections in November. It was noted that there are many more “competitive” co…

The panelists talked about the November 5 midterm elections focusing on campaign financing at a symposium hosted by American University. They also responded to questions from the audience.

Participants reviewed the events and policies offered during the first year of the Bush administration. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.

Senators, journalists and congressional scholars discussed how the Republican agenda as defined in the “Contract with America” was altered in its course through the U.S. Senate. They also ex…

The House Rules committee held a hearing on Congressional Reform where they heard testimony on H.Con.Res. 192, legislation that would create a joint committee on the organization of Congress…

Senators Boren (D-OK) and Domenici (R-NM) teamed up with Reps. Hamilton (D-IN) and Gradison (R-OH) to author a joint resolution calling for a comprehensive reform of the Congress. The resolu…

Panelists discussed the 1986 elections that has been called a "realignment". They talked about open races and the effect of future gerrymandering of congressional districts. They answered au…