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Russell Long moderated a session focused on Senate party leaders from 1953 to 1977. Panelists discussed Lyndon Johnson, Everett Dirksen, and Mike Mansfield. The symposium marked the end of f…

As part of a five-part series, participants discussed modern House leaders Gerald Ford and Thomas “Tip” O’Neill and the influence of their styles.

As part of a five-part series, panelists discussed several House leaders who served during the middle part of the 20th century. Professor Champagne examined John Nance Garner, Ms. Young exam…

Panelists spoke about the House leaders over the past 200 years, their personalities, and their leadership styles. After several political figures, there were two panels, one in the 19th cen…

Mr. Kornacki talked about the Congressional Leadership Research Center, the purpose of which is to educate people about the workings of Congress. Everett McKinley Dirksen served Illinois as …

Ms. Nickles talked about House legislative procedures, including such things as conference procedures with the Senate. The Legislative Studies Institute offers courses for those who desire e…

Robert Dove, former Senate Parliamentarian, talked about Senate rules in the context of a hypothetically proposed balanced budget amendment. He was reviewing a course in Senate procedures wh…

The Dirksen Congressional Center and the Senate Bicentennial Commission sponsored a forum on Senate party leaders of the 20th Century. Senators and scholars discussed Senate party leaders wh…

Bob Michel and Dan Rostenkowski discussed the roles and responsibilities of House Leaders in the 101st Congress.