Originally published in 2005. The Rules Committee in the US House
of Representatives is one of the most powerful institutions in
Congress. It takes centre stage in determining procedures that will
shape the bills enacted by the House. Its central role gives it
broad influence over national policy on issues from Social Security
and taxes to civil rights and the federal deficit. This study
develops a principal-agent theory to analyze how changes in
procedures and the role of the House Rules Committee have affected
policy making in Congress over the past three decades. The book's
main themes relate to a broader literature that explains the
strengthening of party leadership organizations within Congress and
their significance for understanding congressional politics. The
volume is ideally suited for courses on the US Congress and
American Politics more generally.
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