Hoyer Ready to Scrap Rule

Aug. Voting Snafu Prompts Shift

May 14, 2008, 12 a.m.

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) endorsed the reversal of a signature Democratic rules change Tuesday — a measure ending the practice of prolonging floor votes specifically to affect their outcome. Hoyer made his comments in an appearance before the special House committee charged with investigating an August voting snafu on the chamber’s floor.

Schumer Advocates for Many on Panel

Nov. 16, 12 a.m.

As Senate Majority Leader, Lyndon Johnson once said of the Joint Economic Committee, “It’s as useless as tits on a bull.” But as that panel’s chairman during the 110th Congress, Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) seized the opportunity to elevate the traditionally low-profile post to the forefront of shaping policy. Read Full Article