Politics or principle? : filibustering in the United States Senate / Sarah A. Binder and Steven S. Smith.

Author/creator Binder, Sarah A.
Other author Smith, Steven S., 1953-
Format Book
Publication InfoWashington, D.C. : Brookings Institution, ©1997.
Descriptionxiv, 247 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents The politics and principle of the filibuster -- The original versus traditional Senate -- Senate tradition revisited -- Politics, principle, and the trivialization of the filibuster -- The filibuster and the little-harm thesis -- Senate support for limits on debate -- The past and future of the Senate.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 96025372
ISBN0815709528 (alk. paper)
ISBN081570951X (pbk. : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks JK1161 .B56 1997 ✔ Available Place Hold