James I Wallner: 2 books
On Parliamentary War
Partisan Conflict and Procedural Change in the U.S. Senate
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2017
Dysfunction in the contemporary Senate is driven by the deteriorating relationship between the majority and minority parties in the institution. In this environment, regular order is virtually nonexistent and unorthodox parliamentary procedures are frequently needed to pass important legislation....
The Death of Deliberation
Partisanship and Polarization in the United States Senate
Language: English
Release Date: September 25, 2013
A common observation of the Senate today is that it is paralyzed by gridlock; the Senate is currently composed of ideologically polarized members, and the majority and minority leaders exercise more influence because they lead more cohesive political parties. However, the argument that the Senate...