Party Caucus Roles in Congress Evolve Through the Years
Roll Call Contributing Writer
Why do Senate Democrats as well as Republicans in both chambers call their party organizations conferences, while House Democrats call themselves a caucus? The explanation is rooted in the evolving role of parties in Congress and the relative mix of powers that Members have delegated to their elected leaders, committee chairmen and party organizations at different points in time.
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