How Congress Reforms Itself: Historical Perspectives on Rules Changes
As recent changes in the Senate's filibuster rule have shown, the rules that govern the two bodies of Congress are not fixed: they have repeatedly undergone revision and reform. What has brought about major rules changes in the past? How have these changes altered how Congress works? What unintended consequences have they caused? Leading historians of Congress will discuss these questions.
Speakers::
* Michele Swers, Moderator, Georgetown University
* Matthew Wasniewski, Historian, US House of Representatives
* Daniel S. Holt, U.S. Senate Historical Office
* John Lawrence, University of California Washington Center
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