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The Legislative Process

The Legislative Process. Michael Rocca, Associate Professor msrocca@unm.edu. Announcements. IN THE NEWS. POLS 311’S #1 NEWS SOURCE. FALL 2013. - Since 2013. More On The Filibuster.

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The Legislative Process

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  1. The Legislative Process Michael Rocca, Associate Professor msrocca@unm.edu

  2. Announcements

  3. IN THE NEWS POLS 311’S #1 NEWS SOURCE FALL 2013 - Since 2013 More On The Filibuster

  4. Red lines are predicted legislative productivity based on the “real” world with the filibuster, while blue lines are predictions based on a world without the filibuster. (Figure: Adam Ramey/The Monkey Cage)

  5. DC caseload not really an issue

  6. If Obama gets his nominees, DC circuit leans more left

  7. Chapter 15: Congress and National Security Policies

  8. Can Congress check a wartime president?

  9. Lesson #1: 9/11

  10. Rally Around the Flag Effect Record #2: 90% Approval Record #1: 36% Increase

  11. Presidents at their most persuasive

  12. Patriot Act, 2001

  13. Reauthorization, 2005

  14. Lesson #2: Iraq Surge (2007)

  15. Bush Approval, 2006-2007 Announces Surge, 1/10/07 37% Approval Rating House passes anti-surge resolution, 2/16/07 Democrats win back Congress, 11/07/06

  16. What can Congress do? Adopt a Resolution

  17. What can Congress do? • “Congress and the American people will continue to support and protect the members of the United States Armed Forces who are serving or who have served bravely and honorably in Iraq; and… • Congress disapproves of the decision of President George W. Bush announced on January 10, 2007, to deploy more than 20,000 additional United States combat troops to Iraq.” (House Concurrent Resolution 63, February 2007) Adopt a Resolution

  18. What can Congress do? Hold Hearings

  19. What can Congress do? Hold Hearings

  20. What can Congress do? Senate Report on Iraqi WMD Intelligence United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Hold Hearings

  21. What can Congress do? Source: The Atlantic Pull Funding

  22. War Powers Resolution (1973) Purpose: “…to fulfill the intent of the framers of the Constitution of the United States and insure that the collective judgment of both the Congress and the president will apply to the introduction of United States Armed Forces into hostilities…” • P can only commit forces when: • War is declared • Given specific statutory authorization • National emergency • P should consult C before use of force • Must do so after use of force

  23. War Powers Resolution (1973) Purpose: “…to fulfill the intent of the framers of the Constitution of the United States and insure that the collective judgment of both the Congress and the president will apply to the introduction of United States Armed Forces into hostilities…” • P must end commitment w/in 60 days • (unless so authorized) • Can request a 30 day extension

  24. War Powers Resolution Has Congress’ War Powers been usurped? • Purpose: “…to fulfill the intent of the framers of the Constitution of the United States and insure that the collective judgment of both the Congress and the president will apply to the introduction of United States Armed Forces into hostilities…” • P can only commit forces when: • War is declared • Given specific statutory authorization • National emergency • P should consult C before use of force • Must do so after use of force

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