Analysis of Voting Records Finds Republicans Spend Pretty Much Like Democrats
Once upon a time, Republicans cared about spending and budget deficits but no more. In fact, by analyzing voting records in Congress, we find that the GOP is every bit as responsible for the out of control spending as the Democrats.ย The Coalition to Reduce Spending...
Congress Checks the President, But Only Kinda: Good Morning Liberty 03-15-19
In two votes this week, on the war in Yemen and on Emergency Powers – Congress appears to be checking the power of the executive branch. But in practice it’s not likely to play out that way. Democrats and Republicans leading the charge, for the most part,...
Congress’ Power to Deploy Troops?
The Senate hasย passed a resolutionย calling for the continued deployment of troops in Afghanistan and Syria, despite the President’s announced plans for withdrawal.ย Sadly (from an academic perspective) the resolution is nonbinding, so it creates no actual...