Historical Dictionary of the U.S. Congress

by Michael J. Pomante II, Scot Schraufnagel (With)

Overview

The U.S. Congress can be traced to the founding and the debates in Philadelphia in the summer of 1787, but to suggest that the Congress in the first decade of the 21st century is the same Congress that was created over 220 years ago would be wildly misleading. The entries in this volume will elaborate on the original compromises and the ensuing evolution of legislative practice and review how Congress has developed through several distinctive eras.

This second edition of Historical Dictionary the U.S. Congress contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 500 cross-referenced entries on the key concepts, terms, labels, and individuals central to identifying and comprehending the key role Congress plays in the history of the U.S. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the U.S. Congress.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781538128176
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	09/15/2020
Series:	Historical Dictionaries of U.S. Politics and Political Eras
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	374
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Michael J. Pomante II is an assistant professor at Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, FL. He earned his Ph.D. in political science from Northern Illinois University in 2016 with specializations in Congress, the presidency, and elections. He is the co-author of Historical Dictionary of the Barack Obama Administration, Second Edition which made Choice’s list of 2018 Outstanding Academic Titles.

Scot Schraufnagel is associate professor and director of graduate studies at Northern Illinois University. His research appears in the American Journal of Political Science, the Journal of Legislative Studies, and Political Science Quarterly among other scholarly outlets. He is the co-author of Historical Dictionary of the Barack Obama Administration, Second Edition which made Choice’s list of 2018 Outstanding Academic Titles.

Table of Contents

Editor's Foreword (Jon Woronoff)

Preface

Acknowledgments

Acronyms and Abbreviations

Chronology

Introduction

THE DICTIONARY

Appendix A: Congressional Sessions Dates

Appendix B: Leaders of Congress

Appendix C: The Constitution of the United States of America

Appendix D: The Constitutional Amendments

Appendix E: Government Shutdowns and Funding Gaps

Bibliography

About the Author