A debate procedure used in Congress allowing any member five minutes to speak on an amendment under consideration.    On the Waterfront  ...

Each party’s chief spokesperson and coordinator of legislative strategies and priorities in the Senate.    The Natural  The Constitution...

This month’s Wonkology is an interdisciplinary collaboration between Thompson Coburn’s Lobbying & Policy and Higher Education practices. ...

A voluntary membership organization in Congress centering around a particular issue or cause.  For the First Time in Forever  Though they...

The order in which government leaders are tasked with performing the duties of the president if the incumbent cannot carry out the...

A procedural rule that allows leadership of both the majority and minority parties in the House of Representatives to have unlimited...

 A special parliamentary period when the Senate provides its prerogative on treaties, nominations, and other business.  Executive Time   ...

An officer of the House of Representatives responsible for recordkeeping, correspondence, tracking floor proceedings, and managing the...

The appropriations suballocation (or budget cap) issued to each of the 12 congressional  appropriations subcommittees, usually following...

An objection to a pending matter or proceeding believed to be in violation of the rules of the House or Senate.    Slow Hand    A point...

Executive declarations outlining an official administration position on legislation under consideration in Congress.  We Go Together...

Non-compulsory government spending approved during the appropriations process.   Fly Me to the Moon Federal government spending can be...

A congressional procedure by which members of the House of Representatives can submit a request for the presiding officer to step down.  ...

A motion filed by a member of Congress to release a bill from committee consideration. What is past is prologue Legislation can follow a...

The process of determining the membership of standing congressional committees. Rules of Breaking Up Standing committees have been a...

A direct vote by the electorate on a single proposal, law, or issue.  Stronger  Referendums (or citizen initiatives) have a long history...