History of Congressional Reform and Rule Changes
The National History Center hosted a briefing on the history of congressional reform and rule changes since 1789. A panel of three… read more
The National History Center hosted a briefing on the history of congressional reform and rule changes since 1789. A panel of three historians presented perspectives on how these modifications have changed the way Congress works over time, and they explored some of the unintended consequences of reform. close
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