Archive - Steve's Notes on Congressional Politics

Steve's Notes by Major Topics

Suggestions for Use in Courses on Congressional Politics

Jun 18, 2024 • Steven S. Smith

October 2023

Steve's Notes on Congressional Politics

Oct 21, 2023 • Steven S. Smith

June 2021

Note 1. Gridlock

Separation of Powers, Bicameralism, Partisan Polarization, Small Majorities, and Divided Party Control

Jun 20, 2021 • Steven S. Smith

Note 2. Beneath the Surface

Partisanship, Bipartisanship, and Committee Activity

Jun 16, 2021 • Steven S. Smith

Note 3. The Search for Causes

Partisan Polarization and Intensifying Partisanship

Jun 15, 2021 • Steven S. Smith

Note 4. Pivotal Player

Gingrich and the Polarization of Congressional Parties

Jun 13, 2021 • Steven S. Smith

Note 5. Reforming the Filibuster

Are There Reforms Short of Simple-Majority Cloture that Will Improve the Senate?

Jun 11, 2021 • Steven S. Smith

Note 6. Party and Incumbency

The Nationalization of Congressional Elections and Partisan Polarization in Congress

Jun 10, 2021 • Steven S. Smith

Note 7. Disrupted

The Appropriations Process, Partisan Polarization, and Partisanship

Jun 10, 2021 • Steven S. Smith

Note 8. Diversifying

Gender, Race, and Congressional Representation

Jun 9, 2021 • Steven S. Smith

Note 9. Professional Partisan

McConnell and Partisan Gridlock in the Senate

Jun 8, 2021 • Steven S. Smith

Note 10. Reconciliation

The Search for a Path to Majority Rule

Jun 7, 2021 • Steven S. Smith

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