On the recordSeptember 17, 2002
Absolutely. The Speaker of the House almost has unilateral power to set the business for the House, now controlled by the President's party.
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govinfo.govAbsolutely. The Speaker of the House almost has unilateral power to set the business for the House, now controlled by the President's party.
Discussing the power dynamics in the House of Representatives.
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