Legislative Hostages

by | Jun 20, 2023 | House of Representatives

Don Wolfensberger on the “resolution” of the recent Rules impasse: This time, the Freedom Caucus rebels fell in line after McCarthy struck a “power sharing” agreement with the group that promised greater prior consultation on major legislation, and much...

The Speakership and Power in the House

by | Nov 24, 2022 | House of Representatives

 At The Hill, Donald Wolfensberger says that House Freedom Caucus members may withhold votes from Kevin McCarthy, forcing the election of a speaker to go to multiple ballots.  The Caucus wants concessions that would decentralize power in the House. Some observers have...