Washington Journal
History of Congressional Leadership
2013-02-24T08:58:02-05:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvOWY1XC8yMDEzMDIyNDA4NTkwMjAwMV9oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Georgetown University Senior Fellow John Haskell talked about the history, role and responsibilities of the top leadership positions in both chambers of Congress. The first Speaker of the House, Frederick Muhlenberg, was elected presiding officer on April 1, 1789. The “whip” position in the House of Representatives was created in 1897.
Georgetown University Senior Fellow John Haskell talked about the history, role and responsibilities of the top leadership positions in both…
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Georgetown University Senior Fellow John Haskell talked about the history, role and responsibilities of the top leadership positions in both chambers of Congress. The first Speaker of the House, Frederick Muhlenberg, was elected presiding officer on April 1, 1789. The “whip” position in the House of Representatives was created in 1897. close
Georgetown University Senior Fellow John Haskell talked about the history, role and responsibilities of the top leadership positions in both… read more
Georgetown University Senior Fellow John Haskell talked about the history, role and responsibilities of the top leadership positions in both chambers of Congress. The first Speaker of the House, Frederick Muhlenberg, was elected presiding officer on April 1, 1789. The “whip” position in the House of Representatives was created in 1897. close
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